JP2009061223A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the attractiveness of performances to be conducted depending on the counts of reserved winning of prizes. <P>SOLUTION: In data 133 and 134 for selecting the first and second special figure variation patterns, criterion values for the selection of ready-for-win patterns are varied on the occasion of the jackpot according to the total of reserved memory counts of: 1 or more, 2-3, 4-5 or 6 or more. This causes changes in the degree of reliability of the ready-for-win pattern depending on the total of reserved memory counts when each ready for win state is attained. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more specifically, based on the fact that a start condition is satisfied after a start condition is satisfied, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified is performed and a display result The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes variable display means for deriving and displaying the information, and that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a predetermined specific display result.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when the game medium wins in the winning area (start condition is established) is provided. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the result is a specific display result (big hit symbol).

  In the variable display device, a reach mode may be executed to suggest that the display result is the specific display result before the display result is derived regardless of whether or not the display result is the specific display result. There is also a gaming machine in which a plurality of types of such reach modes are provided and the playability is improved by varying the effects executed in each reach mode.

  In addition, when there is a winning in the winning area (the start condition is satisfied), but the variable display cannot be started because the variable display device is executing variable display (when the start condition is not satisfied), the winning Is stored as a pending prize up to a predetermined number. Thereafter, when the start condition is satisfied, variable display is executed based on the pending winning.

Among gaming machines that can hold a winning when such a start condition is not established, there is a gaming machine that increases the types of reach modes that can be executed when the number of held winnings is large (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-168916 A

  However, with the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is not possible to sufficiently improve the interest only by increasing the types of reach modes based on the number of pending winnings.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the interest of the effect performed based on the number of pending winnings is improved.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention has a start condition that is satisfied after a start condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball wins a normal winning ball device 6A or a normal variable winning ball device 6B) (for example, step). Variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second display device) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified and derives and displays a display result based on the determination (No in S231). A special symbol display device 4B, an image display device 5 and the like), and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol), the advantageous identification for the player If the gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) is controlled to a gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) and the start condition is satisfied when the start condition is not satisfied, Hold storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S201 to S217) that stores establishment of the start condition as hold storage, and variable that executes the variable display based on the establishment of the start condition. The display execution means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S232 to S253 and S261 to S276 based on the determination of No in step S231) and whether or not to control to the specific gaming state, Predetermining means determined before the display result is derived and displayed (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S238 and S239) and the predetermining means that it has been decided not to control to the specific gaming state. On the basis of whether or not the variable display mode of the identification information is set to a predetermined reach mode. Reach determination means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S265 to S268) and reach mode selection data (for example, the first mode) for selecting one reach mode from a plurality of predetermined reach modes. Reach mode selection means (for example, the CPU 103 executes steps S262, S270, S272, and S273) for selecting a reach mode based on the special map variation pattern selection data 133, the second special map variation pattern selection data 134, and the like. Part), variable display mode execution means for executing the variable display mode of the identification information based on the selection result of the reach mode selection means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S275 and S276), and the variable Reservation number notification means (for example, notification of the number of reservations in the storage when the display is started) For example, the reach start number display area 5A), and the reach mode selection means uses the first reach mode selection data when it is determined by the prior determination means to control the specific gaming state. One of the reach modes is selected based on the reach pattern selection data selected by the CPU 103 in step S262, and the reach determination unit performs the reach mode. Is determined, one of the reach modes is selected based on predetermined reach mode selection data corresponding to the number of holds in the hold memory when the variable display is started (for example, the CPU 103 The processing of S272 and S273 is executed based on the reach pattern selection data selected in step S270. Part), the reach mode selection data corresponding to the number of holds is second reach mode selection data (for example, the second number) corresponding to the fact that the hold storage when starting the variable display is the first number of holds. Reach pattern selection data 133B) and third reach mode selection data (for example, third reach pattern selection data 133C, etc.) corresponding to the fact that the hold storage when starting the variable display is the second hold number ), And the second reach mode selection data and the third reach mode selection data are set to be selectable in the first reach mode selection data (for example, reach). A) and the like are set to be different from each other (for example, the second reach pattern selection data 133B and the third reach pattern selection data). In the 133C, allocation determination value for selecting the Reach A is set to be different).

  In addition, the specific reach mode can be selected on one of the second reach mode selection data and the third reach mode selection data, but is not selected on the other side (for example, reach C is selected as the second reach pattern selection). The data can be selected in the data for data 133B, but not selected in the data for selecting the third reach pattern 133C).

  The number of types of reach modes that can be selected by the third reach mode selection data is smaller than the number of types of reach modes that can be selected by the second reach mode selection data (for example, the third reach pattern selection data 133C). There are three types of reach modes that can be selected in (1), but there are four types of reach modes that can be selected in the second reach pattern selection data 133B).

  Further, the reach mode selection data corresponding to the hold number is fourth reach mode selection data (for example, a fifth reach pattern) corresponding to the fact that the hold storage when starting the variable display is the third hold number. The second reach mode selection data (for example, the second reach pattern selection data 133B) and the third reach mode selection data (for example, the third reach pattern selection data 133C). The reach mode (for example, reach A) that can be easily selected may be set so as not to be selected in the fourth reach mode selection data (for example, fifth reach pattern selection data 133E).

  When a predetermined reach mode is reached when the number of reserved storages is a predetermined number based on a time measuring means (for example, RTCM 126) for measuring time and the time measured by the time measuring means has passed a predetermined period, It may be configured to include notifying means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S454 and S455, the image display device 5 and the like) capable of notifying information indicating the reliability of the specific gaming state. Good.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball is won in the normal winning ball device 6A or the normal variable winning ball device 6B) (for example, No in step S231). Variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified and displays and displays the display result. And the image display device 5), and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol), the specific gaming state (for example, jackpot) that is advantageous to the player A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to a gaming state or the like, and when the start condition is satisfied when the start condition is not satisfied, the start condition is satisfied Reservation storage means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S201 to S217) that stores up to a predetermined number as retained memory, and variable display execution means (for example, that executes the variable display based on the establishment of the start condition) Based on the determination of No in step S231, the CPU 103 performs the processes of steps S232 to S253 and S261 to S276), and whether or not to control to the specific gaming state, the display result is derived and displayed. A pre-determining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S238 and S239) to be determined before the game is executed, and one of a plurality of predetermined notice modes for notifying the possibility of entering the specific gaming state. Notice mode selection for selecting a notice mode based on the notice mode selection data for selecting one notice mode The notice mode execution for executing the notice mode during variable display of the identification information based on the means (for example, the portion where the CPU 120 for effect control executes the processing of steps S591 to S593) and the selection result of the notice mode selection means Means (for example, the part where the CPU 120 for effect control executes the process of S162) and the number-of-holds notifying means for notifying the number of reservations in the storage when starting the variable display (for example, the number-of-holds display area 5A at the start of change) ), And the notice mode selecting means determines whether or not to execute the notice mode when it is determined to control to the specific gaming state by the prior decision means. One of the notice modes is selected based on the data for selecting one notice mode (for example, the presentation control CPU 120 performs the first notice parameter in the processes of S591 to S593). A part for selecting a notice mode based on the data for turn selection 170A), and determining whether or not to execute the notice mode when it is determined by the pre-determining means not to control the specific gaming state; In the case of execution, one of the notice modes is selected based on predetermined notice form selection data corresponding to the number of reservations in the hold memory when the variable display is started (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs S591). The portion for selecting the notice mode based on the second notice pattern selection data 170B and the third notice pattern selection data 170C in the process of S593), and the notice mode selection data corresponding to the number of holdings start the variable display. Second notice mode selection data (for example, second notice pattern selection data 1 corresponding to the fact that the reserved storage is the first number of reservations) 0B) and third notice mode selection data (for example, third notice pattern selection data 170C, etc.) corresponding to the fact that the reserved storage at the time of starting the variable display is the second reserved number, at least The second notice mode selection data and the third notice mode selection data include a specific notice mode (for example, notice A) set to be selectable in the first notice mode selection data. (For example, the second notice pattern selection data 170B and the third notice pattern selection data 170C are set so that the allocation of the judgment values for selecting the notice A is different. )

  In the gaming machine according to claim 1, reach mode selection means for selecting a reach mode based on reach mode selection data for selecting one reach mode from a plurality of predetermined reach modes. Based on the selection result of the reach mode selection unit, a variable display mode execution unit that executes a variable display mode of identification information, and a hold number notification unit that reports the number of holds in the hold memory when starting variable display. The reach mode selection unit selects one of the reach modes based on the first reach mode selection data when the prior determination unit determines to control to the specific gaming state, and the reach determination unit selects the reach mode selection unit. Based on predetermined reach mode selection data corresponding to the number of holds in the hold memory when variable display is started when it is determined to be the reach mode The reach mode selection data corresponding to the number of holds selected from any one of the reach modes is the second reach mode selection data corresponding to the fact that the hold storage when the variable display is started is the first hold number. And a third reach mode selection data corresponding to the fact that the hold storage at the start of variable display is the second hold number, the second reach mode selection data and the third reach mode selection data, Are set so that the ratio of selecting the specific reach mode set so as to be selectable in the first reach mode selection data is different. As described above, when the specific gaming state (big hit) is not reached (when reach lose), the reach mode that is easy to select or difficult to select according to the number of reserved memories is changed. As a result, the reliability of each reach mode can be varied according to the number of reserved memories, and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, since the number of reserved memories at the start of variable display is informed, the player is made aware of the number of reserved memories at which variable display has been performed. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize the relationship between the number of reserved memories and the reach mode, and to further improve the interest of the game.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, the specific reach mode is set so that one of the second reach mode selection data and the third reach mode selection data can be selected but not selected on the other side. ing. Thereby, depending on the number of reserved memories, it is possible to provide a specific reach mode that is not selected at the time of reach lose (which is always a big hit), and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, the number of types of reach modes that can be selected by the third reach mode selection data is set to be smaller than the number of types of reach modes that can be selected by the second reach mode selection data. Has been. A reach mode that is not selected in the second or third reach mode selection data is a reach mode that is always a big hit. The number of reach modes that can be selected by the third reach mode selection data is smaller. Therefore, in the number of reserved memories in which the third reach mode selection data is used, more reach modes that are always big hits can be provided, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 4, the reach mode selection data corresponding to the number of holds is the fourth reach mode selection data corresponding to the fact that the hold storage when starting variable display is the third number of holds. The reach mode that is most easily selected in the second reach mode selection data and the third reach mode selection data is set not to be selected in the fourth reach mode selection data. As a result, in the number of reserved storages where the fourth reach mode selection data is used, the reach that is most easily selected when the other reach mode selection data is used (the reach that is easily selected at the time of reach loss) is always a big hit. Since it becomes a reach mode, the game can be given unexpectedness and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 5, a timing means for measuring time, and a predetermined reach mode when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number based on the fact that the timing by the timing means has passed a predetermined period, Informing means capable of informing information indicating the reliability of the specific gaming state when it becomes. Thus, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the gaming machine was installed, the relationship between the number of reserved storages and the reach mode can be notified, and new information can be provided to the player to further improve game play.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 6, based on the notice mode selection data for selecting one notice mode from a plurality of predetermined kinds of notice modes for notifying the possibility of entering the specific gaming state. Based on the selection result of the notice mode selection means, the notice mode execution means for executing the notice mode during the variable display of the identification information, and the holding storage when starting the variable display Holding number notifying means for notifying the number of holds, and the notice mode selecting means determines and executes whether or not to execute the notice mode when it is decided by the prior decision means to control the specific gaming state. If any one of the notice modes is selected based on the first notice mode selection data, and the notice mode is executed when it is determined by the predetermining means that the game state is not controlled to the specific gaming state. When one of the notice modes is selected based on a predetermined notice mode selection data corresponding to the number of reservations in the hold memory when variable display is started when the variable display is executed, it corresponds to the number of holds. The notice mode selection data to be performed includes the second notice mode selection data corresponding to the fact that the hold memory when starting the variable display is the first hold number, and the hold memory when starting the variable display is the second hold. At least the third notice mode selection data corresponding to the number, and the second notice mode selection data and the third notice mode selection data can be selected by the first notice mode selection data. The ratio for selecting the set specific notice mode is set to be different. In this way, in the case of reach loss, the notice mode that is easy to select or difficult to select is varied according to the number of reserved memories. As a result, the reliability of each notice mode can be varied according to the number of reserved memories, and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, since the number of reserved memories at the start of variable display is informed, the player is made aware of the number of reserved memories at which variable display has been performed. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize the relationship between the number of reserved memories and the notice mode, and to further improve the interest of the game.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed is variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of types of special symbols are assigned with corresponding symbol numbers. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image showing a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  During the change of the decorative symbol, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol number, sequentially from the top to the bottom. When the scrolling display is performed and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In addition, a start winning storage display area 5H is disposed in the display area of the image display device 5. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the holding of the variable display is based on the fact that the game ball enters (starts winning) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. This occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, the start winning memory display area 5 H has a plurality of display colors that are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is first established based on the occurrence of the start winning. The display part is provided. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, the One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. Further, when a special ball game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, it is normally not One of the displayed display parts is changed to a red display. Thereafter, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved leftward one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part whose display color has changed) returns to non-display. Here, in this embodiment, when performing the hold memory display, the number of special figure hold memories based on the establishment of the variable display game start condition can be specified, but the start condition is the first start condition. When it is not possible to specify whether the condition is the second start condition, the display mode of the special figure reserved memory number is changed to a predetermined display mode, for example, by changing the number of display parts corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number to gray. change.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of special figure reserved memories is displayed on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning memory display area 5H. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator LED 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A so as to be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is comprised including.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a change start hold number display area 5 </ b> A is arranged. The change start hold number display area 5A displays a number indicating the special figure hold storage number at the start of change of the special figure game according to the first special figure or the second special figure. In this embodiment, the total number of reserved memories, which is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, is displayed. By displaying the change start hold number display area 5A, the player or the like can recognize the special figure hold storage number at the start of the change of the special figure game.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that change into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilted position by a predetermined solenoid for an electric power accessory (normally And a second start winning opening is formed. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball is unlikely to enter the second start winning opening. It becomes. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory is on, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening. It becomes a state. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start-up switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). ) If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a predetermined large winning opening door solenoid, and forms a large winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid is off, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening. A game ball that has entered a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Are displayed (variable display) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is referred to as a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of ordinary symbols are given symbol numbers corresponding to the respective symbols. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately illuminating the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed or lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of the shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time has elapsed after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  The special game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first start winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the operation is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the small hit game state. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied, the second start condition is started based on the fact that the second special condition game, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended, for example.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, after the predetermined time has elapsed, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable symbol variable display result is displayed. Stop display (derived display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result, and it becomes “lost” if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state different from the big hit game state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, numbers indicating “5” are jackpot symbols, and “−” is indicated. The symbol is a lost pattern. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are 15 round jackpot symbols, A special symbol indicating the number “1” is a two-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as the first specific gaming state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. A round is performed that changes to the first state which is advantageous to the user. In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closed the grand prize opening to play the special variable prize ball device 7 as a game. Change to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the person, and end one round. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, is the first number (for example, “15”). A game in a 15-round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game.

  In the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) as the second specific gaming state controlled after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played in each round. The period for changing to the first state that is advantageous to the player (the period in which the big prize opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. . In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is a second number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first number in the 15 round big hit state. In addition, in the two round big hit state, at least one of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in each round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. Control other than that may be performed, and other control may be performed in the same manner as in the 15 round big hit state. A game in the round two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round is changed from the second state which is disadvantageous to the player to the first state which is advantageous to the player. It is possible to return to the second state after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” which are the 15-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game 15 After the round big hit state is over, as one of the special game states, the special symbol variation time (special diagram variation time) in the special figure game is controlled to be a short time state as compared with the normal state. Here, the normal state is a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a special gaming state such as a short-time state, or a gaming state other than the small hit gaming state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset). As in the case where the initialization process is performed, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. In addition, after the 15 round big hit state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “3” out of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it does not become the short-time state. You may make it be in a normal state. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 15 round jackpot symbol controlled to the short-time state or the normal state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is This is usually referred to as a jackpot symbol (also referred to as “non-probable variation jackpot symbol”).

  Out of the special symbols showing the numbers “3” and “7” that will be the 15-round jackpot symbol, the 15-round jackpot is based on the special symbol showing the number “7” being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game. After the state is over, or after the two round jackpot state is over based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the two-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, As one of the special game states different from the normal game state, for example, the special figure change time is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability change state (high probability game state) in which probability change control (probability change control) is continuously performed is controlled. Is done. In this probability change state, the variable display result of each special figure game and the decorative symbol variable display is improved so that the probability that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is further controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state. Such a probability change state may be continued until the next variable display result is “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game. On the other hand, after the certainty change state is reached, any one of the conditions that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is first. You may make it complete | finish when it is materialized. In addition, even if the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times in the probability change state or before the variable display result is “big hit”, the probability change state ends at a predetermined rate when the special figure game is started. There may be. Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15-round jackpot symbol that is controlled to be probable after the jackpot game state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is It is called a symbol.

  After the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, a variable winning operation for changing the special variable winning device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is performed as in the two round big hit state. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of opening the large winning opening over the second period by the opening / closing plate provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is repeatedly executed until the second number of times is reached. In the small hit gaming state, similarly to the two round big hit state, the period in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second number. It may be controlled so that at least one of them is performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. A game in the small hit gaming state in which the number of times that the big winning opening is opened by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the two round big hit state. When the winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round in the two round big hit state is changed to the first state, the same as the two round big hit state in the small hit gaming state. In the aspect, the winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and the tilting time of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure” The second start condition is easily established by increasing the possibility that the game ball will enter the second start winning opening, such as control for making the time longer than that in the normal state and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to in the normal state. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. The control to be performed may be different between the probability change state and the time-short state, or the combination of the controls to be performed (which may or may not include the same control) may be different.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in response to variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. That is, in the display area of the image display device 5, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5 </ b> L based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. At 5C and 5R, the decorative pattern is started to change, and for example, the fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed (derived display) in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right” → “middle”. Note that the procedure for stopping and displaying the fixed decorative symbol is not limited to the procedure for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol in a predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, there may be included one that stops and displays a decorative symbol that becomes a confirmed decorative symbol simultaneously.

  In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, The decorative display variable display state may become a predetermined reach mode (also referred to as “reach pattern”). Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variation symbol”). Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination. Corresponding to the reach mode, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or change the variation of the decorative pattern. Such a change in the display mode of the character image, the display mode of the background image, and the change in the variation mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). A reach that does not involve reach production is called normal reach, and a reach that involves reach production is called super reach. In this embodiment, there are four types of reach modes: reach A (normal reach), reach B (super reach 1), reach C (super reach 2), and reach D (super reach 3) (FIG. 37 reach A). ~ D). Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability”). In this embodiment, the reliability of each reach mode changes according to the total number of reserved memories. For example, in reach D of FIG. 37, when the variable display result is derived and displayed after the character image is displayed as shown in FIG. 37 (F2), is the derived display result “big hit” or “ Depending on whether it is “losing”, the facial expression of the character (at the time of the big hit: rejoicing, at the time of the loss: sadness) may change at the time of derivation display or the like. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Those that perform the same reach production are treated as the same reach mode.

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, for example, by displaying a predetermined character image or message image, the variable display state of the decorative pattern by a display mode other than the variable display mode of the decorative pattern There is a case where a notice effect for notifying the player that there is a possibility of becoming a reach mode or that the variable display result may be a “hit” may be executed. In this embodiment, “character display” for notifying that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be “big hit” is set to be executable.

  In the “character display” notice effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then two or more decorative symbols are displayed. Before the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the area (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.), a character image prepared in advance in a predetermined position in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. An effect display is performed. There are four types of “Character display” notice effects: notice A, notice B, notice C, and notice D (see notices A to D in FIG. 38), and each notice pattern may be a “hit” (“ Also called “reliability”). In this embodiment, the reliability of each notice pattern changes according to the total number of reserved memories.

  When a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach mode after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative pattern has reached the reach mode after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started when the special symbol that becomes the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is a normal big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be determined in the special figure game as a 15-round big hit symbol, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is reached. Corresponding to the situation, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the predetermined normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol pattern that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is a confirmed decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”). Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The variable display mode of the decorative pattern to be displayed is referred to as a “normal” (also referred to as “normal jackpot”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “big hit”. In this way, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the “normal” variable display mode, the game is controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state, and when the 15 round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state or the normal state. become.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is the probability variable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special figure game as a 15-round big hit symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is reached. Corresponding to the situation, after the reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” or after the reach effect is not executed, the predetermined probability variation big hit combination and May be displayed in a stopped manner. Here, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the fixed decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” are “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming a probable big hit symbol, after the reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” is executed, or the reach effect is The variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which the fixed decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination is displayed without being executed is variable display of “probable variation” (also referred to as “probable large bonus”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Referred to as an embodiment. Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “probability change”, the control is made to the 15 round big hit state, and when the 15 round big hit state is finished, the probability change state is controlled.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state does not become the reach mode, and the chance to win May be displayed in a stopped manner. Note that the chance of winning is only determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination. In addition, when the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode. Then, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the confirmed decorative pattern that becomes the predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. In this way, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, various decorative decorative variable display modes in which various confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. Is referred to as a variable display mode of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise accuracy hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “surprise accuracy”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, the probability change state is controlled.

  When a special symbol indicating the number “5” as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the ornament is displayed in the same manner as when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “surprise”. After the variable display of the symbols, the fixed decorative symbols that are the chances of hitting a small hit may be stopped, or the fixed decorative symbols that are a predetermined reach combination may be stopped. The small hit chance may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination. In this way, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming a special symbol indicating the number “5” as the small hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols on which various confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is as follows. This is referred to as a “small hit” variable display mode. After the variable display result is “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state in which the variable winning action similar to the two round big hit state is performed, and when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed. Therefore, the gaming state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” continues. If it is determined that the probability change state or the short-time state is to be ended in response to the variable display game in which the variable display result is “small hit”, the normal state is returned after the end of the small hit gaming state. Will be controlled.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 is mounted with, for example, a game control microcomputer 100 and a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first and second starter switches 22 </ b> A and 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first and second starter switches 22A and 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, and the like.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 15 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulation circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent the signal from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing this, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating the start of change in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special graphic game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, a prior determination result indicating whether the variable display result is “losing”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, and the variable display result is Different EXT data is set corresponding to the big hit type determination result of whether the decorative symbol variable display mode in the case of “big hit” is “normal”, “probability change”, or “surprise accuracy”. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” when the variable display result is “big hit”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command that indicates a determination result that the decorative symbol variable display mode is “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a determination result that the decorative symbol variable display mode is “surprise” when the variable display result is “big hit”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a determination result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5.

  A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the prior determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the preliminary determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a designation command for the 15th round big hit opening the big prize opening for designating the display of the effect image during the period in which the big prize winning opening is open in each round corresponding to the 15th round big hit state. Command A2XXH designates display of an effect image (for example, an effect image in an interval between rounds) during a period in which the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round, corresponding to the 15 round big hit state. This is a designation command for the round jackpot after the big winning opening is opened. In the special command for opening the big prize opening for 15 rounds and the designation command after opening the big prize opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15 round big hit state. Is set.

  The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the prior determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the prior determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the hit start designation command. .

  Command A4XXH corresponds to the two-round big hit state based on the variable display result being “big hit” and the big hit type being “surprise” and the small hit gaming state based on the variable display result being “small hit”. This is a command for specifying the opening of the big prize opening for the accuracy and small hitting that designates the display of the effect image during the period in which the big prize opening is in the open state in each round or variable winning action. Command A5XXH specifies the display of the effect image during the period when the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state by the end of each round or variable winning operation corresponding to the two round big hit state or the small hit game state. This is a command that is designated after opening the big prize opening for small hits. In the command for opening the big winning opening for the accuracy / small hit and the command specifying after opening the big winning opening, for example, the number of executions of the variable winning action in the round or the small hit gaming state (for example, “1” or “2” )), Different EXT data is set.

  The command B001H is for executing a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. This is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition is satisfied. The command B002H is for executing a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established.

  The command C0XXH displays the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number so as to be specified in the start winning memory display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value of. In response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, for example, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Following this, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the reserved memory count notification command, for example, the total number of stored data (for example, “1” to “8”) of the reserved data in the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A and the second special figure reserved storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Alternatively, different EXT data is set corresponding to the total number of start data stored in the start data storage unit 151C (for example, “1” to “8”). Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the first special drawing is received. The total number of stored hold data in the hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B can be specified.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A random access memory (RAM) 102 that provides an area, a central processing unit (CPU) 103 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and I / O (Input / Output port) 105. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 sends the input of various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a reach, a variation pattern Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determination is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1, MR2, MR3, and MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR2, MR3, MR3, and MR4 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2, MR3, MR3, MR4 are: The CPU 103 may be updated by software using a random counter. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, and whether the variable display result is the “small hit”. This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used as a plurality of specific variable display types such as “normal”, “probable change”, and “surprise” as the variable display mode of the decorative symbol. This is a random value used to determine one of the big hit types, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example. The reach determination random number value MR3 is a random value used for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is in the reach mode when the variable display result is “lost”. For example, “1” ”To“ 100 ”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. Take.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern of a decorative design prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, as the variation pattern, normal loss, reach A (normal reach) loss, reach A big hit, reach B (super reach 1) lose, reach B (super reach 1) big hit, reach Fluctuation patterns are prepared for C (super reach 2) loss, reach C (super reach 2) big hit, reach D (super reach 3) lose, reach D (super reach 3) big hit, sudden hit big hit, and small hit. Note that the types of variation patterns are not limited to these, and more variation patterns may be prepared.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of determination data prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations and determinations and data constituting the determination data. Further, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns of decorative symbols. Table data constituting the table is stored.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, first special figure display result determination data 130A shown in FIG. 6A and second special figure display result determination data 130B shown in FIG. 6B. It is. The first special figure display result determination data 130A is variably displayed before a definite special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, whether or not the result is controlled as a big hit gaming state with “big hit”, and whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a small hit gaming state with “small hit”. The determination data is referred to for determination. The first special figure display result determination data 130 is a random number value for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 10 is off or on. MR1 is composed of setting data (determination data) that is associated (assigned) to big hit determination value data, small hit determination value data, and loss determination value data. The second special figure display result determination data 130B is variably displayed before the definite special symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. This is judgment data that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as a “big hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. In the second special figure display result determination data 130B, the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination is assigned to the big hit determination value data or the loss determination value data depending on whether the probability variation flag is OFF or ON. It consists of decision data.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes jackpot type determination data 131 shown in FIG. The jackpot type determination data 131 indicates that when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” or “probable change” based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. ”,“ Sudden accuracy ”, and determination data referred to for determining one of a plurality of types of jackpot types. Whether the big hit type determination data 131 is "1" or "2" in the value of the variation special figure designation buffer (variation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. In response to this, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is composed of determination data assigned to the big hit types of “normal”, “probability change”, and “surprise”. Further, the jackpot type determination data 131 is determined based on the jackpot type buffer random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type buffer (the jackpot type buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. Further, setting data for setting to any one of “00” to “02” corresponding to the jackpot type may be included.

  Here, in the setting of the big hit type determination data 131 shown in FIG. 7, the big hit type determination for the big hit type of “surprise” depends on whether the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. The assignment of the random number MR2 for use is different. That is, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a value in the range of “83” to “100” of the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise”. When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type is not assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the jackpot type as “surprising” can be varied.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 101 includes reach determination data 132 shown in FIG. The reach determination data 132 is based on the reach determination random value MR3 as to whether or not the variable display state of the decorative design is set to the reach mode when it is determined that the variable display result is “lost”. The determination data is referred to for determination. The reach selection data 132 is composed of, for example, determination data assigned to either the determination result indicating that the reach determination random number MR3 is not set to the reach mode or the determination result indicating the reach mode.

  Here, for example, in the setting of the reach determination data 132, a value in the range of “1” to “10” of the reach determination random number MR3 corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “1” or less. Is assigned to the determination result indicating that the reach mode is set, and the value in the range of “11” to “100” is allocated to the determination result indicating that the reach mode is not set. Further, in response to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “2” to “3”, the determination that the values in the range of “1” to “7” are set as the reach mode among the random numbers MR3 for reach determination. On the other hand, a value in the range of “8” to “100” is assigned to the determination result indicating that the reach mode is not set. Corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “4” to “5”, the determination result indicating that the value in the range of “1” to “5” among the random value MR3 for reach determination is set to the reach mode. On the other hand, a value in the range of “6” to “100” is assigned to a determination result indicating that the reach mode is not set. Corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “6” or more, a value in the range of “1” to “2” among the random numbers MR3 for reach determination is assigned to the determination result indicating that the reach mode is set. On the other hand, a value in the range of “3” to “100” is assigned to a determination result indicating that the reach mode is not set. With such a setting, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “2”), it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display state is in the reach mode compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number. The ratio is lower.

  The selection data stored in the ROM 101 includes hit variation pattern selection data 133 and 134 shown in FIG. The first special figure variation pattern (reach pattern) selection data 133 shown in FIG. 9 (A) indicates that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Or a reach-losing combination, a selection reference that is used to determine a variation pattern (reach pattern) as one of a plurality of types (reach A to D) based on a random value MR4 for variation pattern determination. It is data.

  The first special figure variation pattern selection data 133 includes the first reach pattern selection data 133A used when the variable display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure, and the variable display result. Is the reach-losing combination and the total number of reserved storages is “1” or less, the second reach pattern selection data 133B is used, and the variable display result is the reach-losing combination, and the total reserved storage The third reach pattern selection data 133C used when the number is “2” or “3” and the variable display result is a reach-losing combination, and the total number of reserved storages is “4” or “5” 4th reach pattern selection data 133D used in this case and the variable display result is a reach lose combination, and the total number of reserved memories is “6” or more 5 and includes a reach pattern selecting data 133E, a to be used when that.

  In the third reach pattern selection data 133C, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is not allocated to the variation pattern of the reach C. Therefore, when the total number of reserved memories is “2” “3”, the reach C variation pattern always results in “big hit”. In the fourth reach pattern selection data 133D, the random pattern MR4 for determining the variation pattern is not allocated to the variation pattern of the reach D. Therefore, when the total number of reserved memories is “4” and “5”, the reach D variation pattern always results in “big hit”. In the fifth reach pattern selection data 133E, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is not allocated to the variation patterns of reach A and reach D. Therefore, if the total number of reserved storage is “6” or more, a reach pattern of reach A or reach D will always be a “big hit”. As described above, in the present embodiment, a reach mode (also referred to as “iron plate reach”) that is always a “big hit” when a predetermined reach mode is reached at a predetermined total number of reserved memories is prepared.

  Further, the second special figure variation pattern (reach pattern) selection data 134 shown in FIG. 9B has a variable display result “big hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. "Or a reach-losing combination, it is referred to determine a variation pattern (reach pattern) as one of a plurality of types (reach A to D) based on the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination. It is data for selection.

  The second special figure variation pattern selection data 134 includes the first reach pattern selection data 133A used when the variable display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, and the variable display result. Is a reach-losing combination and the total reserved memory number is “1” or less, the sixth reach pattern selection data 134A is used, and the variable display result is a reach-losing combination, and the total reserved memory is The seventh reach pattern selection data 134B used when the number is “2” and “3” and the variable display result is a reach-losing combination, and the total number of reserved storage is “4” and “5” 8th reach pattern selection data 133C used in this case and the variable display result is a reach lose combination, and the total number of reserved storage is “6” or more. 9 and includes a reach pattern selecting data 134D, a to be used when that.

  In the seventh reach pattern selection data 134B, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is not allocated to the variation pattern of the reach C. Therefore, when the total number of reserved memories is “2” “3”, the reach C variation pattern always results in “big hit”. In the eighth reach pattern selection data 134C, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is not allocated to the variation pattern of the reach D. Therefore, when the total number of reserved storages is “4” and “5”, the reach D variation pattern always results in “big hit”. In the ninth reach pattern selection data 134D, the variation pattern determination random number value MR4 is not allocated to the reach A and reach D variation patterns. Therefore, when the total number of reserved memories is “6” or more, any reach A or reach D variation pattern will always be a “big hit”. As described above, in this embodiment, a reach mode (also referred to as “iron plate reach”) that is always a “big hit” when a predetermined reach mode is reached at a predetermined total number of reserved memories is prepared.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has, for example, game control as shown in FIG. 10 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A data holding area 150 is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 10 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a start data storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control. A timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the winning in association with the holding number in the order of winning in the first starting winning opening. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are reserved data and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). .

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. Hold data of the game (a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the winning in association with the holding number in the winning order to the second starting winning opening. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are reserved data and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). .

  The start data storage unit 151C stores start data indicating which game ball has won in either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, so that the order of winning of each game ball can be specified. As an example, the start data storage unit 151C stores “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening, or “second” start data corresponding to winning in the second starting winning opening. The game balls are stored in association with the hold numbers according to the winning order of each game ball.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In step S15 of FIG. 19 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 20, which process is to be selected and executed is instructed. The ordinary symbol process flag indicates which process in step S16 of FIG. 19 or the ordinary symbol process shown in FIG. 26 executed for controlling the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20. Instruct whether to select or execute.

  The big hit flag is set to an on state corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, it is cleared and turned off in response to, for example, that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. The small hit flag is set to an on state corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, it is cleared and turned off in response to, for example, the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. The probability change flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability change state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the time reduction state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the completion of the time reduction state. .

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, a time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured in order to control the progress of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. It is used as a down counter that counts down automatically. Alternatively, the game control process timer is used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time point, such as a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state start time, and periodically counts up. May be.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring the time for controlling the progress of the special figure game, such as the special figure fluctuation time, which is the execution time of the special figure game, on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The universal map change timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the normal game, such as the normal map change time which is the execution time of the normal game. As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a random counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, a total reserved memory number counter, a round number counter, and the like.

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 counts a part of numerical data indicating a random number value used for controlling the progress of the game, separately from the random number circuit 104, so that the CPU 103 can be updated by software. belongs to. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2, MR3, and MR4 is stored as random count values. Numerical data indicating each random value is updated.

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second reserved memory number is stored as the second reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total reserved memory number is stored in the total reserved memory number counter as a total reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction) in accordance with the increase or decrease in the total reserved memory number )

  The round number counter is for counting the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round is completed and the next round is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated. The round number counter may also count the number of executions of the variable winning operation in the small hit gaming state.

  Game control buffer setting unit 155 Various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a variable special figure designation buffer, a big hit type buffer, a start data buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas (for example, “12”), and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area in which setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) is “1” in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Set to Further, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0”.

  In the jackpot type buffer, determination as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “normal”, “probability change”, and “surprising accuracy” is to be made as the variable display mode of the decorative pattern when the variable display result is “big hit” The buffer value corresponding to the result is stored. As an example, based on the setting in the big hit type determination data 131 as shown in FIG. 7, when the big hit type is “normal”, the value of the big hit type buffer (big hit type buffer value) is set to “00”. When the big hit type is “probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “01”, and when the big hit type is “surprise”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “02”. In the fluctuation start total reserved memory number buffer, the total reserved memory number read out at the start of fluctuation of the special figure game in the first special figure or the second special figure is temporarily stored.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124, an I / O 125, and an RTCM (real time clock module) 126 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes a program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the receiving control CPU 120 for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect controlling CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed. The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal to the sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14. On the other hand, wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal is connected. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal from the operation button 30 is also connected to the effect control board 12.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random value counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, random values SR2 for determining the reach symbol The numerical value data indicating each of the random number values SR3 for notice determination is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 124 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, and SR3. The effect control CPU 120 uses various random counters different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of the numerical values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, and SR3 may be counted. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 uses the random counter to obtain numerical data indicating all of the random number values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, SR3. You may make it count.

  Random values SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are “left” and “middle” in the display area of the image display device 5 as finalized decorative symbols that are variable display results of decorative symbols. , A random number value used for determining a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Note that the final stop symbol here is finally stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R when the decorative symbol variable display ends. These are the three decorative designs. As an example, the random number value SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol takes a value in the range of “1” to “80”, and the random value SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is “1” to “ The random number value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol takes a value in the range of “1” to “96”.

  The random value SR2 for determining the reach symbol is used to determine a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R when the variable display result is a reach lose combination. This is a random value to be used, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value SR3 for the notice determination is a random number value used for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect and to determine one of a plurality of kinds of notice pattern types when the notice effect is executed. , “1” to “100”.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data used for controlling the effect operation, in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of determination data and selection data prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, selections, and settings, and table data constituting a control pattern table.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM 121, for example, final stop symbol determination data 160A shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C as determination data for determining a fixed decorative symbol that is one of the predetermined non-reach combinations. ~ 160C is included. The final stop symbol determination data 160A shown in FIG. 12 (A) is the left of the fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” ornament symbol display area 5L among the fixed ornament symbols that are the predetermined non-reach combinations. This is determination data referred to for determining the final stop symbol FZ1-1 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination data 160A is data for determination that assigns the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. Etc. The final stop symbol determination data 160B shown in FIG. 12 (B) is a right that becomes a confirmed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” ornament symbol display area 5R among the confirmed ornament symbols that are a predetermined non-reach combination. This is decision data referred to for determining the final stop symbol FZ1-2 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 or the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol. The final stop symbol determination data 160B includes the second final stop symbol determination random number SR1-2 according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. , Data for determination to be assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. The final stop symbol determination data 160C shown in FIG. 12C is a fixed ornament symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” ornament symbol display area 5C among the fixed ornament symbols that are a predetermined non-reach combination. For determining the final stop symbol FZ1-3 based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol, etc. It is data.

  Here, the determination data stored in the ROM 121 includes left / right outcome determination data 161 as shown in FIG. 13, and a combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. Therefore, it is determined whether the left and right output type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, or LR31 to LR38. The final stop symbol determination data 160C includes a random number SR1 for determining the third final stop symbol according to the determination result of whether the left / right outcome type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, or LR31 to LR38. -3 is made up of determination data and the like assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8” of decorative symbols to be the middle final stop symbols FZ1-3.

  In the final stop symbol determination data 160B shown in FIG. 12B, the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 are the same. The portion is not assigned the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol. With such an assignment, when a finalized symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the combination of the finalized symbol can be prevented from becoming a reach combination or a jackpot combination. Further, in the final stop symbol determination data 160C shown in FIG. 12C, combinations of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 are predetermined decorations. The random number value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is not assigned to the portion to be the symbol combination. For example, the random final value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is not assigned to the portion that becomes the chance of winning chance or the portion that becomes the chance of winning small hit even if it is other than the reach combination or the big hit combination. With such an assignment, when a finalized symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, it is possible to prevent the finalized symbol from becoming an odd chance or a small hit chance.

  The determination data stored in the ROM 121 includes, for example, reach symbol determination data 162 shown in FIG. 14 as determination data for determining a final decorative symbol to be a reach-losing combination. The reach symbol determination data 162 shown in FIG. 14 includes a left final stop symbol that becomes a finalized decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L among the finalized decorative symbols that are reach-losing combinations, and “right The right final stop symbol F, which is the final symbol to be stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R, is determined data that is referred to in order to determine the random symbol value SR2 for determining the reach symbol. The reach symbol determination data 162 includes the symbol number “” of the decorative symbols (left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1, FZ2-2) that make the reach symbol determination random number SR2 the same as the left final stop symbol and the right final stop symbol. It consists of data for determination assigned to “1” to “8”. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, a plurality of patterns of reach symbol determination data 162 are prepared according to the total number of reserved memories. In this embodiment, the reach symbol having the same symbol number as the total number of reserved memories when reaching a reach loss is assigned a random number SR3 for reach symbol determination or less. That is, when the reach mode of the same symbol number as the total number of reserved memories is reached, the reach mode (symbol numbers “1”, “2”, “4” to “6”, “8”) is likely to be “big hit”, or the iron plate The setting data is configured to reach reach (symbol numbers “3” and “7”).

  It should be noted that as the middle final stop symbol constituting the reach-losing combination, a decorative symbol having a symbol number different from the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol or the right final stop symbol may be selected.

  In addition, the selection data stored in the ROM 121 includes a table for determining a combination of big hits (probability change, normal), a decisive decorative pattern that is either a chance of winning or a chance of winning a small hit.

  The selection data stored in the ROM 121 includes notice selection data 170 and 171 shown in FIG. The first special figure notice selection data 170 shown in FIG. 15 (A) is reached when the variable display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When it is a combination, when it is a reach-less loss (non-reach), one of the presence / absence of a notice and a plurality of kinds of notice patterns (no notice, notice A to notice B) based on the random number SR3 for notice determination This is data for selection that is referred to in order to make a decision.

  The first special figure notice selection data 170 includes the first notice pattern selection data 170A used when the variable display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure, and the variable display result. The second notice pattern selection data 170B used when the reach-losing combination is used and the total reserved memory number is “1” or less, and the variable display result is the reach-losing combination, the total reserved memory number When the second notice pattern selection data 170C used when “2” and “3” are “2” and “3” and the variable display result is a reach-losing combination, the total number of reserved storage is “4” and “5” This is used when the fourth notice pattern selection data 170D and the variable display result are a reach-losing combination and the total number of reserved storage is “6” or more. That a fifth warning pattern selecting data 170E, the variable display results contains a sixth announcement pattern selecting data 170F to be used when the reach without losing combination.

  In the third notice pattern selection data 170C, a notice determination random number SR3 is not assigned to the notice pattern of the notice C. Since the notice C is not executed even when the reach is lost (see the sixth notice pattern selection data 170F), the notice pattern of the notice C is executed when the total number of reserved memories is “2” and “3”. Always be a "big hit". In the fourth notice pattern selection data 170D, the notice determination random number SR3 is not assigned to the notice pattern of the notice D. Since the notice D is not executed even when the reach is lost (see the sixth notice pattern selection data 170F), the notice pattern of the notice D is executed when the total number of reserved memories is “4” and “5”. Always be a "big hit". In the fifth notice pattern selection data 170E, the notice determination random number SR3 is not assigned to the notice patterns of the notice A and the notice D. Therefore, if the notice pattern of notice D is executed when the total number of reserved memories is “6” or more, it is always “big hit”. Further, if the notice pattern of notice A is executed when the total number of reserved memories is “6” or more, it is likely to be “big hit”. As described above, in the present embodiment, there is prepared a notice pattern that always becomes a “hit” when a predetermined notice pattern is reached when a predetermined total number of reserved memories is reached.

  The second special figure notice selection data 171 shown in FIG. 15A is the reach lose when the variable display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In case of combination, in case of loss without reach (non-reach), one of the presence / absence of a notice and a plurality of kinds of notice patterns (no notice, notice A to notice B) based on the random number SR3 for notice determination This is data for selection that is referred to in order to make a decision.

  The second special figure notice selection data 171 includes the first notice pattern selection data 170A used when the variable display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, and the variable display result is The seventh notice pattern selection data 171A used when the reach-losing combination is used and the total reserved storage number is “1” or less, and the variable display result is the reach-losing combination and the total reserved storage number When the second notice pattern selection data 171B used when “2” and “3” are “2” and “3” and the variable display result is a reach-losing combination, the total number of reserved storage is “4” and “5” Used when the 9th notice pattern selection data 171C and the variable display result are a reach-losing combination and the total number of reserved storage is “6” or more. That a tenth notice pattern selecting data 171D, the variable display results contains a sixth announcement pattern selecting data 170F to be used when the reach without losing combination.

  In the eighth notice pattern selection data 171A, a notice determination random number SR3 is not assigned to the notice pattern of notice C. Since the notice C is not executed even when the reach is lost (see the sixth notice pattern selection data 170F), the notice pattern of the notice C is executed when the total number of reserved memories is “2” and “3”. Always be a "big hit". In the ninth notice pattern selection data 171B, the notice determination random number SR3 is not assigned to the notice pattern of the notice D. Since the notice D is not executed even when the reach is lost (see the sixth notice pattern selection data 170F), the notice pattern of the notice D is executed when the total number of reserved memories is “4” and “5”. Always be a "big hit". In the tenth notice pattern selection data 170E, the notice determination random number SR3 is not assigned to the notice patterns of the notice A and the notice D. Therefore, if the notice pattern of notice D is executed when the total number of reserved memories is “6” or more, it is always “big hit”. Further, if the notice pattern of notice A is executed when the total number of reserved memories is “6” or more, it is likely to be “big hit”. As described above, in the present embodiment, there is prepared a notice pattern that always becomes a “hit” when a predetermined notice pattern is reached when a predetermined total number of reserved memories is reached.

  As the control pattern table stored in the ROM 121, for example, an effect control pattern table 180 having a configuration as shown in FIG. 16 is used. The effect control pattern table 180 includes various data such as data indicating display control commands to be transmitted to the display control board 13, contents of audio output control of the speakers 8L, 8R, etc., contents of effects by the game effect lamp 9, etc. It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of effect control as effect control patterns. The plurality of types of effect control patterns stored in the effect control pattern table 180 are, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, effect control process timer setting values, effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n (n is an arbitrary natural number) ), Display control data # 1 to #n, audio control data # 1 to #n, lamp control data # 1 to #n, and various data for controlling the production operation. The contents of various effect controls, such as display control commands to be transmitted to the board 13, contents of audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, contents of effects by the game effect lamp 9, and switching timing of the effects control are set. .

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 18, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 18 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state in the display area of the image display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations, such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 executes various types of effect display such as variable display of decorative symbols and effect display in reach effects by determining the timing of switching effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Control. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for taking in various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation button 30, and effect control. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the substrate 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a sound effect signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, an electric decoration signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, etc. Is output. The RTCM 126 mounted on the effect control board 12 is a device that measures time to indicate the current “year”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second”. . The effect control CPU 120 acquires date / time information from the RTCM 126 when the power is turned on for the first time (the operation start date / time of the gaming machine 1), and stores the acquired date / time information in, for example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 as the operation start date / time. Thereafter, by comparing the date and time information acquired from the RTCM 126 with the stored operation start date and time, the effect control board 12 can calculate the time from the operation start date and time.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 8L and 8R audio signals obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data, thereby generating sound and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is generated from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop. When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to detect input from the switches 21, 22A, 22B, 23, etc. via the switch circuit 110. The state of the signal is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a main-side random number value update process for updating at least a part of the random number values MR1, MR2, MR3, MR4 and the like used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby moving the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. When the command control process is completed, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after the interrupt is permitted.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 19 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S100). FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first corresponds to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A among the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided in the ON state is on (step S201). At this time, if the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; Yes), the first hold memory corresponding to the number of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. It is determined whether or not the number is a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 may specify the first reserved memory number by reading the value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (first reserved memory number count value).

  If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number count value ( Step S203). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S204). . Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, whereby each random number value is stored (step S205). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address (first address) of the first start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc., to transmit the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S206). The first start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 19 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S206, for example, by adding 1 to the value of the total reserved memory number counter (total reserved memory number count value) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, the total reserved memory number is set to 1. Add (step S207). Then, “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S208). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S209). . The reserved memory number notification command set in this way follows the first start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 19 after the special symbol process is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  If the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; No), or if the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes) ) Or, after the process of step S209 is executed, the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the ON state. Is determined (step S210). At this time, if the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in an OFF state (step S210; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in the on state (step S210; Yes), it corresponds to the number of the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S211). At this time, the CPU 103 may specify the second reserved memory number by reading the value of the second reserved memory number counter (second reserved memory number count value) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in step S211 (step S211; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S211; No), the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the second reserved memory number count value. (Step S212). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S213). . Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, whereby each random number value is stored (step S214). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. (Step S215). The second start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 19 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S215, the total reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S216), for example, by adding 1 to the total reserved memory number count value. Then, “second” start data corresponding to winning in the second start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S217). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S218). . The reserved memory count notification command set in this way follows the second start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 19 after the special symbol process is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. After the start winning determination process as described above is executed, one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 shown in FIG. 20 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special diagram storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. A determination is made. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process is based on the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination result of whether or not the variable display state of the decorative design is the reach mode, etc. Thus, a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types is included.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the special figure variation time is reached, the special figure process flag value is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. Includes a process to set. Then, a determination is made as to whether one of the big hit flag and the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the special process flag is set. The value is updated to “4”, and when the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the opening for the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” Etc. are included. At this time, for example, an upper limit of a period during which the big prize opening is in an open state may be set corresponding to the setting of the maximum number of times the big prize opening is opened. As an example, when the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big winning opening is set to “15” corresponding to the 15 round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”. On the other hand, if the maximum value for the number of times a big winning opening is opened is set to “2” corresponding to the two round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. Set to.

  The special winning opening open process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. And when returning a special winning opening to a closed state, the process etc. which stop supply of the drive signal with respect to a predetermined solenoid should just be performed.

  The special winning opening opening post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-opening process for the big prize opening includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of open big prize openings, It includes a process for making a setting to send an end designation command when hit.

  The big hit ending process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This jackpot end process corresponds to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by the electric parts for effects such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. For example, a process for waiting until the waiting time elapses and a process for performing various settings corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits is a setting for starting the execution of variable winning action in the small hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” The processing that performs is included. At this time, for example, in response to the variable display result being “small hit” and the maximum value of the number of times of opening the big winning opening is “2”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0. “5 seconds” may be set.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. This small hit opening process is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state and the measured elapsed time. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the drive signal to a predetermined solenoid may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In the small hit end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed by the electric parts for the effect such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 is executed. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is ended, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first reads the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example, to determine the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is determined whether or not the total pending storage number that is the total value is “0” (step S231). At this time, if the total reserved storage number is other than “0” (step S231; No), the start data is read from the start data storage unit 151C (step S232). At this time, the start data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the start data storage unit 151C may be read. Note that the total reserved memory count value read in step S231 is stored in the fluctuation start total reserved memory number buffer of the game control buffer setting unit 155 for use in later determination.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the total reserved memory number count value, the total reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the start data storage unit 151C receives the hold number “1”. The storage contents of the start data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted up by one entry (step S233). Then, it is determined whether the start data read in step S232 is “first” or “second” (step S234).

  If it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “first” (step S234; first), the first special figure hold storage unit 151A stores it in association with the hold number “1”. As the hold data, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are respectively read (step S235). At this time, for example, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1 to update the first reserved memory number so that 1 is subtracted. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S236). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the value of the special fluctuation designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (the fluctuation special figure) The designated buffer value) is set to “1” (step S237).

  After executing the process of step S237, the first table shown in FIG. 6A is used as a determination table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. The special figure display result determination data 130A is selected and set (step S238). For example, in the process of step S238, the storage address (first address) of the first special figure display result determination data 130A in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination data pointer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The CPU 103 refers to the first special figure display result determination data 130A set in this manner, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination read out in step S235 is the jackpot determination value. It is determined whether or not the data matches (step S239).

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value data in step S239 (step S239; No), the numerical value indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination read in step S235. It is determined whether or not the data matches the small hit determination value data (step S240). At this time, if it matches with the small hit determination value data (step S240; Yes), the small hit flag is set to the on state (step S241).

  When it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “second” (step S234; second), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data in association with the hold number “1”. As the hold data, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are respectively read (step S242). At this time, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved memory number count value, the second reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S243). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S244).

  After the process of step S244 is executed, the second special figure display result determination shown in FIG. 6B is used as determination data for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. The data for use 130B is selected and set (step S245). For example, in the process of step S245, the storage address of the second special figure display result determination data 130B in the ROM 101 may be set in the determination data pointer or the like. The CPU 103 refers to the second special figure display result determination data 130B set in this manner, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination read in step S242 is the jackpot determination value. It is determined whether or not the data matches (step S246).

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data in step S239 or step S246 (step S239; Yes, or step S246; Yes), the jackpot provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 The flag is set to an on state (step S247). At this time, the big hit type determination data 131 shown in FIG. 7 is selected and set as the determination data for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S248). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read in step S235 or step S242, the jackpot type is set to “normal” by referring to the jackpot type determination data 131 set in step S248. ”,“ Probability change ”, and“ probability ”are determined (step S249). When the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S244, the big hit type determination random number MR2 for the “surprise” big hit type is set in the big hit type determination data 131. Since it is not assigned, the jackpot type is not determined to be “accurate”. Corresponding to the big hit type determined in step S249, the big hit type buffer value is set to any one of “00” to “02” (step S250).

  After executing one of the processes of step S241 and step S250, the maximum value of the number of winning a prize opening is set (step S251). At this time, if the big hit type is either “normal” or “probability variation”, the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big winning opening is set to “15” corresponding to the 15-time open game. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise” or the small hit type is “small hit”, the maximum value of the number of big winning opening is set to “2” corresponding to the two-time open game. To do.

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the small hit determination value data at step S240 (step S240; No), or when the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the big hit determination value data at step S246 ( Step S246; No) Or, after executing the process of step S251, a fixed special symbol is set corresponding to the result of determining the variable display result and determining the jackpot type (step S252). As an example, if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the small hit determination value data in step S240, or if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the big hit determination value data in step S246, it is variable. Corresponding to the determination result that the display result is “lost”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” that becomes the lost symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the small hit determination value data in step S240, the small hit symbol is obtained corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, when the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the big hit determination value data in step S239 or step S246, “1”, “3”, which become the big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S249. ”Or“ 7 ”, one of the special symbols indicating the number is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “normal”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is any one of “probability variation”, a special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variation jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “surprise”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the two round big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S252, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S253), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S254), and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the first reach pattern selection data 133A shown in FIG. 9A is selected and set according to the selection setting of the selection data shown in FIG. (Step S262). When the big hit type is “Accuracy”, the variation pattern for the accuracy is selected.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S263). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S263; Yes), the small hit fluctuation pattern is selected (step S264).

  If the small hit flag is off in step S263 (step S263; No), the reach determination data 132 shown in FIG. 8 is set (step S265). At this time, the total reserved memory number is specified by reading the total reserved memory number stored in the variable start total reserved memory number buffer of the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S266). Subsequently, a random value MR3 for reach determination is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S267). Based on the reach determination random value MR3 extracted in step S267, the reach selection data 132 set in step S265 is referred to determine whether or not the reach mode is executed (step S268).

  When a determination result indicating that the reach mode is to be executed is obtained in step S268 (step S269; Yes), the total pending storage number and the variation stored in the variation start total pending storage number buffer of the game control buffer setting unit 155 Based on the special figure designation buffer value, the reach pattern selection data 133B to 133E and 134A to 134D shown in FIG. 9A or 9B are selected and set (step S270). On the other hand, when a determination result indicating that the reach mode is not executed is obtained in step S268 (step S269; No), a non-reach variation pattern is set (step S271).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, S270, and S271, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S272). . A plurality of types of variation patterns (reach patterns) are obtained by referring to the reach pattern selection data set in either step S262 or S270 based on the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination extracted in step S272. (Step S273). In this embodiment, since a plurality of variation patterns for small hits and non-reach are not prepared, when a variation pattern for suddenness is selected in steps S264, S271, and S262, step S272 is performed. , S273 is skipped. However, it is also possible to prepare a plurality of variation patterns for small hits, bumps, and non-reach, and set selection data for selecting the variation patterns in the processes of steps S264, S271, and S262.

  Here, in the processing of steps S272 and S273, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition. Whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied Instead, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 used for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like. As an example, in the process of step S273, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to the determination data stored in the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination data pointer.

  After the variation pattern is determined in this way, a special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determination result is set (step S274). Thereafter, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S275). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S275 is executed, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the special symbol fluctuation (step S276). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 Stored in the designated buffer area. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. When the setting in step S276 is performed, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 19 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, and the variable display result notification command are sequentially transmitted.

  Following the setting in step S276, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S277), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the big hit flag is turned on (step S291; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command is stored in the buffer area designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. As long as it is stored. Thereafter, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). Also, settings are made to end the probability variation state and the time reduction state (step S295). For example, in step S295, a process for clearing the probability change flag or the time-shortage flag to turn it off, a process for clearing a special-figure variation number counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability change state or the time-shortage state, etc. It only has to be executed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S296), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S297). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S297; No), a small hit start time production waiting time is set (step S298). For example, in the process of step S298, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hitting start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer.

  Subsequent to the process of step S298, as in the process of step S293, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S299). Thereafter, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S300). Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S301).

  If the small hit flag is off in step S297 (step S297; No), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S302). . After executing one of the processes in steps S301 and S302, it is determined whether or not to end the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S303). For example, in the process of step S303, the value of the special figure fluctuation number counter (special figure fluctuation number count value) is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 or adding 1, and the updated special figure fluctuation number count value is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the special game state end determination value is met. At this time, if it matches the special game state end determination value, the probability variation state or the time reduction state may be terminated by clearing the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag, etc., and controlled to the normal state. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the special game state end determination value, the state of the probability change flag or the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S303 may be ended. After executing the end determination of the probability variation state or the short time state, the special symbol stop process ends. Note that the end determination based on the special figure variation count value may be performed only in the short-time state, and the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. . Alternatively, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the probability variation state end is extracted from a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, and the probability variation state end determination data stored in advance in the ROM 101 or the like is referred to. Thus, it may be determined whether or not to end the probability variation state.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 25, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end time effect waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the post-opening process for the big winning opening in step S116 shown in FIG. A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end stage waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S312). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type buffer value read in step S312 is “00” corresponding to the “normal” jackpot type (step S313). At this time, if the big hit type buffer value is “00” (step S313; Yes), the setting for starting the control to the short time state is performed (step S314). As an example, in the process of step S314, the time reduction flag is set to the on state and the count initial value (for example, “100”) determined in advance corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state. May be set in the special figure fluctuation counter.

  When the big hit type buffer value is other than “00” in step S313 (step S313; No), setting for starting control to the probability variation state is performed (step S315). As an example, in the process of step S315, the probability variation flag is set to the on state, and a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the probability variation state is the number of times of the special diagram variation. What is necessary is just to set to a counter.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S314 and S315, the special figure process flag value is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S316), and then the big hit end process is terminated. To do.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process executed in step S16 of FIG. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 21 provided in the passage gate 41 is in an on state, thereby determining whether the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. It is determined whether or not (step S131). When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 and the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is turned on (step S131; Yes), a process at the time of passing the gate is executed (step S132). On the other hand, when the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is in the off state (step S131; No), the process of step S132 is skipped.

  As an example of the process at the time of passing through the gate executed in step S132, the following process is executed. That is, first, whether or not the number of pending map storages, which is the number of pending data stored in the pending map storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, is a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). Determine whether or not. At this time, if the number of stored customary drawings is the upper limit value, the current game ball detection is invalidated and the process at the time of passing the gate is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the number of stored customary drawings is less than the upper limit value, for example, the CPU 103 represents a random number value for determining a general map display result from numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter. Extract data. Then, the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value is set as the hold data at the head of the empty entry in the usual hold storage unit. After executing the above-described processing at the time of passing the gate, or after determining that the detection signal from the gate switch 21 is in the OFF state in step S131, the following processing is performed according to the value of the usual process flag. Each process of steps S140 to S144 is executed.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In the normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display device 20 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the normal symbol storage unit. At this time, for example, if there is pending data stored in the usual figure hold storage unit, the value of the usual figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol determination process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination process, based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the normal symbol display result, the normal symbol display result as a variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the general symbol game is set to “per normal symbol” or “ A determination is made as to whether or not it is “usually lost”. At this time, for example, when one of the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag is on, the determination is set so that the ratio of determining “per normal” is higher than when both are off. You may refer to business data. As a result, in the probability variation state and the short time state, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal” than in the normal state. The mouth is likely to be in an expanded open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening. Further, in the normal symbol determination process, the universal symbol variation pattern corresponding to the universal symbol display result is also determined. At this time, for example, when either the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is on, the normal variation pattern may be determined such that the normal variation time is shorter than when both are off. This reduces the interval for deriving and displaying the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game in the probability variation state and the short-time state, thereby shortening the interval for deriving and displaying the variable display result of “per symbol”. The second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is likely to be in the expanded open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting winning opening.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol variation process, a setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the general symbol game by the normal symbol display 20. For the normal symbols that change based on such settings, the normal symbol display result that is the variable symbol display result of the normal symbols is displayed by stopping the normal symbol stop processing in step S143. In the normal symbol variation process, the elapsed time from the start of variation of the normal symbol is measured. At this time, a determination is made as to whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the normal map change time determined in accordance with the normal map change pattern. Then, when the usual figure change time is reached, the value of the usual figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S143 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 is set to stop and display the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol. Note that the setting for stopping and displaying the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is the normal symbol process flag value when the measured elapsed time reaches the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol variation process of step S142. It may be performed before updating to “3”. Further, in the normal symbol stop process, when the normal symbol display result is “per normal symbol”, for example, for driving the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory connected to the movable wing piece provided in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, for example. The value of the general process flag is updated to “4” after the setting for the enlargement / release control in which the movable blade piece is tilted, such as the setting of the normal operation pattern. At this time, for example, when either the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is on, a normal operation pattern in which the period and the number of times of performing the expansion opening control are increased as compared with the case where both are off may be set. . As a result, in the probability variation state and the short time state, the period and the number of times that the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state are increased based on the fact that the base map display result is “per base map”, and the game ball is It becomes easier to enter the starting prize opening. If the normal map display result is “general map loss”, the value of the general map process flag is updated to “0”.

  The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S144 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece provided in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is moved from the vertical position to the tilt position in response to the variable display result in the ordinary game being “per game”. Thus, setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state to the expanded open state is performed. For example, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, a drive control signal for driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid is generated according to the setting of the ordinary electric action pattern set in the ordinary symbol stop process in step S143. You can make it. Further, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the elapsed time after the ordinary electric accessory solenoid is driven and the second start winning opening is set to the open expanded state is measured, and the elapsed time is enlarged corresponding to the ordinary electric actuating pattern. A determination is made whether the opening time has been reached. When the elapsed time reaches the expansion opening period, the driving of the ordinary electric utility solenoid is stopped, and the movable wing piece is returned from the tilting position to the vertical position, so that the second start winning opening is in the expansion opening state. Set to change from normal to open state. At this time, the value of the normal process flag may be updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 27 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). When power is turned on for the first time, the effect control CPU 120 acquires date / time information from the RTCM 126 and stores it in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

  Thereafter, a random number update process is executed (step S402), and numerical data indicating a random value counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 among various random values used for effect control is displayed by software. Update. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 195. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S405, an effect control process process is executed (step S406). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are performed. The contents of the control of the effect operation using the are determined, determined and set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  In the command analysis process of step S405, for example, a pending storage increase display process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 28 is executed. In the reserved memory increase display process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the reserved memory count notification command transmitted from the main board 11 by, for example, checking the effect control command stored in the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is reception (step S151). At this time, if no pending storage number notification command is received (step S151; No), the pending storage increase display process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S151 that the pending storage number notification command has been received (step S151; Yes), one of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command is received. It is determined whether the designated command has been received (step S152). Here, it is determined whether or not the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command has been received in the command analysis processing in step S405, and any of the start opening prize designation commands is received. When it is determined that there is a command, a command reception flag corresponding to the received start opening winning designation command may be set to an on state. As an example, when the first start opening prize designation command is received, the first start opening prize designation command reception flag is set to ON, while when the second start opening prize designation command is received, the second start opening prize designation command is received. Set the specified command reception flag to the on state. In step S152, if either the first start opening prize designation command reception flag or the second start opening prize designation command reception flag is on, it may be determined that the start opening prize designation command has been received.

  If it is determined in step S152 that the start opening winning designation command has been received (step S152; Yes), for example, depending on whether or not the first starting opening winning designation command receiving flag is ON, etc. It is determined whether or not the received start opening prize designation command is a first start opening prize designation command (step S153). At this time, if it is determined that the command is the first start opening prize designation command (step S153; Yes), the reserved memory display in the start prize memory display area 5H is updated corresponding to the increase in the first reserved memory number. Therefore, the first hold display increase update setting is performed (step S154). In this first hold display increase update setting, for example, the first start by the game ball having entered one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H into the first start winning opening. Display setting for changing to blue display is performed according to the establishment of the condition. After performing such first hold display increase update setting, the hold storage increase display process ends.

  When it is determined in step S153 that the command is the second start opening prize designation command (step S153; No), the reserved memory display in the start prize memory display area 5H corresponding to the increase in the second reserved memory number. The second hold display increase update setting for updating is performed (step S155). In the second hold display increase update setting, for example, one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H is used for the second start due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening. Display setting for changing to red display is performed according to the establishment of the condition. After performing such second hold display increase update setting, the hold storage increase display process ends.

  When it is determined in step S152 that the start opening prize designation command has not been received (step S152; No), the on-hold storage display in the start prize storage display area 5H is displayed correspondingly when there is no start opening prize designation. Display update setting is performed when no start opening winning designation is specified for updating (step S156). In this display update setting when the start opening prize is not specified, for example, a display setting for changing all of the display parts that are displayed in blue or red in the start prize storage display area 5H to gray display, and a start prize storage display. Display setting for changing one of the display parts that are not displayed in the area 5H to gray display is performed. After performing such a display update setting when no start opening prize designation is made, the on-hold storage increase display process is terminated.

  As described above, when the first hold display increase update setting is performed in step S154 and the second hold display increase update setting is performed in step S155, the hold memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. If either of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command as the starting opening winning designation command has been normally received, for example, as shown in FIG. In the display area 5H, a first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A based on establishment of the first start condition and a second special figure reservation based on establishment of the second start condition The second reserved memory number, which is the number of stored pending data in the storage unit 151B, can be displayed in an identifiable manner.

  On the other hand, in step S156, when the start opening prize designation is not specified, the display update setting is performed, so that when the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, the first starting opening prize that becomes the start opening prize designation command is received. Based on the determination that neither the designation command nor the second start opening prize designation command has been received, the display mode of the hold storage display in the start prize storage display area 5H is changed to a predetermined display mode, for example, By displaying in gray as shown in FIG. 29 (B), the total reserved memory number can be specified, but the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number can be displayed so that they cannot be specified. After that, if the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, if the start opening winning designation command is normally received, one of the processes of steps S154 and S155 is executed. A new display corresponding to the received start opening winning designation command can be added while maintaining the display mode in the gray display area. As an example, when the hold memory display as shown in FIG. 29B is being performed, if the hold memory number notification command is received after the first start opening winning designation command is normally received, By performing the first hold display increase update setting in S154, as shown in FIG. 29 (C), a blue display corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is added.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S160 to S166, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Execute.

  The fluctuation start command reception waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variation start command reception waiting process, the image display device 5 is changed depending on whether one of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. And a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area. ing. Also included is a process of displaying a demo screen on the image display device 5 when no change start command is received. If it is determined that variable display is to be started, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “1”.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this decorative symbol variation setting process, the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In response to the above, in order to perform various effects including variable display of decorative symbols and display of numbers in the variable start hold number display area 5A, the final stop symbols corresponding to the variation patterns and variable display results, etc. And a process for determining a determined decorative pattern, a notice pattern, and the like, and setting an effect control pattern based on the determination result. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The decorative symbol variation process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variation process, various effect control data are read from the effect control pattern in correspondence with the value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 (effect control process timer value) Processing for performing various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols is included. Corresponding to, for example, that an end code indicating the end of variable display of a decorative symbol has been read from the symbol variation control pattern, or that a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received after performing production control. Then, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. This decoration symbol variation end process includes a process of determining whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, if it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “4” when the variable display result specified from the hit start designation command is “big hit”. Is done. On the other hand, when the variable display result specified from the hit start designation command is “small hit”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the variable display result being “lost”.

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the effect processing during the big hit control, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound effect sound signal is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on by outputting the electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14. This includes processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state, such as turning off / off / flashing. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The effect process during small hit control in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the effect processing during the small hit control, for example, an effect control pattern or the like is set in response to the variable display result being “small hit”, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the image display device 5. Displaying sound in the area, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting sound effect signals to the sound control board 13, and playing the game effect lamp 9 and decorations by outputting electric decoration signals to the lamp control board 14 Processing for controlling various performance operations in the small hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LED is included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S166 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting sound effect signals to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are turned on / off by output of electric decoration signals to the lamp control board 14. This includes processing for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, such as blinking / flashing. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” in response to the completion of such production operation.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of a variation start command reception waiting process executed in step S160 of FIG. In this variation start command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether either the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. Determination is made (step S451). When the variation start command is received (step S451; Yes), the demonstration screen is set to end (step S459), and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the decorative symbol variation setting process. Then (step S460), the variation start command reception waiting process is terminated.

  If the change start command has not been received (step S451; No), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether the demonstration screen is being displayed by checking a demonstration display flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Is determined (step S452). If the demonstration screen is being displayed (step S452; Yes), the variation start command reception waiting process is terminated. If the demonstration screen is not being displayed (step S452; No), the production control CPU 120 obtains information on the operation start date and time from the production control timer setting unit 192 and the like, and obtains current date and time information from the RTCM 126 (step S453). ). And an operation period is calculated from the acquired date information (step S454). Subsequently, it is determined whether the calculated operation period is a predetermined value (for example, 10 days or more) (step S455). If the operation period is equal to or longer than the predetermined value (step S455; Yes), a screen including information on the reach mode is determined as a demonstration screen to be displayed on the image display device 5 (step S456). On the other hand, if the operation period is less than the predetermined value (step S455; No), the normal demonstration screen is determined (step S457). When the process of step S456 or step S457 is finished, the effect control CPU 120 executes setting for starting display of the determined demonstration screen (step S458), and ends the variation start command reception waiting process.

  32 and 33 are flowcharts showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display result is “lost” by reading, for example, EXT data of the variable display result notification command (FIG. 32). Step S501). At this time, if the variable display result is “losing” (step S501; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data of the variation pattern designation command, the designated variation pattern sets the variable display mode of the decorative symbol to “non-reach”. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of "" (step S502).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, first, final stop symbol determination data 160A shown in FIG. 12A is selected and set. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR1-1, the decorative symbol to be the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination data 160A. Next, the final stop symbol determination data 160B shown in FIG. 12B is selected and set. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR1-2, the decorative symbol to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination data 160B. At this time, based on the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, by referring to the left / right output determination data 161 as shown in FIG. 13, the left / right output type DC1-1 It is determined which of a plurality of types. Thereafter, the final stop symbol determination data 160C shown in FIG. 12C is selected and set. Subsequently, a random value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. Then, based on the extracted random number SR1-3 and the left and right outcome type DC1-1, the final stop symbol determination data 160C is referred to determine the decorative symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3.

  In this way, in the process of step S503, the decorative symbols to be the left middle right final stop symbols FZ1-1 to FZ1-3 are determined with reference to the final stop symbol determination data 160A to 160C and the left / right outcome determination data 161. By doing so, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols does not become a reach combination or a big hit combination, and even if it is other than a reach combination or a big hit combination, it does not become a chance of chance or a small hit chance.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a reach symbol determination process is performed to determine a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that becomes a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination. (Step S504). FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the reach symbol determination process executed in step S504. In this reach symbol determination process, first, the total reserved memory number specified by the reserved memory number notification command is checked, and the reach symbol determination according to the total reserved memory number is performed from the reach symbol determination data 162A to 162H shown in FIG. Data is selected and set (step S531). Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating a reach symbol determination random value SR2 is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S532). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 extracted in step S532, the reach symbol is determined as one of “1” to “8” by referring to the reach symbol determination data set in step S531. (Step S593). Thereafter, a final stop symbol of a middle symbol different from the reach symbol determined in step S593 is determined (step S594), and the reach symbol determination process is terminated.

  If the variable display result is other than “losing” in step S501 (step S501; No), the variable display result is “small hit” or the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is It is determined whether it is one of the “surprise” or other than that (step S505). At this time, when the variable display result is “small hit”, or when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” (step S505; Yes), the variable display result is “small hit”. It is determined whether or not it is “winning” (step S506). When the variable display result is “small hit” (step S506; Yes), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a predetermined small hit chance is determined (step S507). Here, the small hit chance may be arbitrarily determined from the combinations that are not determined as the combination of the determined decorative symbols in the process of step S503 (for example, combinations of “1”, “1”, “2”, etc.). 12, see FIG. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accuracy” (step S506; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the predetermined chance of chance are determined. (Step S507). Here, the chance of chance of determination may be arbitrarily determined from combinations that are not determined as the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols in the process of step S503 (for example, combinations of “3”, “5”, “7”, etc.). FIG. 13).

  When the variable display result is not “small hit” and the big hit type is not “surprise” in step S505 (step S505; No), the big hit type is “big hit” among the cases where the variable display result is “big hit”. It is determined whether or not it is “normal big hit” (step S509). At this time, when the big hit type is “normal big hit” (step S509; Yes), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the normal big hit combination is determined (step S510). Here, the normal jackpot combination constituted by any of the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers of even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” may be determined.

  When the jackpot type is “probable change” in step S509 (step S509; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the probability change jackpot combination is determined (step S510). Here, it is only necessary to determine a probability variation jackpot combination composed of any of the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7”.

  After executing any of the processes of S503 and S504 in FIG. 32 or after executing any of the processes of Steps S507, S508, S510, and S511 of FIG. 33, a notice effect setting process is executed (Step S512). ). FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice effect setting process executed in step S512. In this notice effect setting process, first, the variable display result, the total number of reserved memories specified by the reserved memory number notification command, the first starting opening prize designation command reception flag, and the second starting opening prize designation command reception flag are checked. 15A for selecting a notice pattern corresponding to the total number of reserved memories and the special figure from the first special figure notice selection data 170 shown in FIG. 15B or the second special figure notice selection data 171 shown in FIG. Data (any one of first to tenth) is selected and set (step S591). Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value SR3 for notice determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S592). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR3 extracted in step S592, referring to the notice pattern selection data set in step S591, there is no notice or any of the notice patterns of notice A to notice D. Is determined (step S593). Thereafter, the notice effect setting process is terminated.

  After executing the notice effect setting process as described above in step S512 shown in FIG. 32, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S513). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to, for example, the effect control pattern table 180 shown in FIG. One of the stored multiple types of effect control patterns is determined as a usage pattern.

  Following the processing in step S513, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the effect control process timer setting value indicated in the effect control pattern set in step S513. Setting is performed (step S514). Then, for example, by supplying a display control command corresponding to the effect display control data included in the symbol variation control pattern to the display control unit 123, the “left” and “middle” provided in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. In the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbols is started, and the number indicating the total number of reserved memories at the start of the variation is displayed in the variation starting reserved number display area 5A. Then, the setting for starting the variation of various symbols in the image display device 5 is performed (step S515). What is necessary is just to identify the total number of reserved memories at the start of the change from the number displayed in the reserved memory number notification command or the start winning memory display area 5H. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the process during the decorative symbol variation (step S516), and then the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  Next, a specific example of the rendering operation by displaying various rendering images in the display area of the image display device 5 will be described. FIG. 36A is a display example of a demonstration screen including information related to the reach mode. For example, when the production control CPU 120 determines that the operation period is equal to or longer than a predetermined value (for example, 10 days) in step S455 shown in FIG. 31, the total suspension as shown in FIG. 36A in step S456. When the number of memories is 6 or more, a normal reach (reach A) is always determined to be a demonstration screen indicating that the iron plate reach is “big hit”. Further, as shown in FIG. 36B, information related to the notice may be notified. In the example of such a demonstration screen in step S456 in FIG. 36 (B), it is suggested that when the notice effect of the notice C is executed when the total number of reserved memories is 2 or 3, it becomes a “hit”. Yes. The demonstration screen shown here is an example, and is derived from the first special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 133 shown in FIG. 9A and the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 134 shown in FIG. 9B. It is optional if information about the reliability of each reach mode can be notified directly or indirectly. Further, the reliability of the advance notice when the respective advance notice patterns derived from the first special figure advance notice selection data 170 shown in FIG. 15A and the second special figure advance notice selection data 171 shown in FIG. 9B are executed. It is optional if the information about the degree can be notified directly or indirectly. Further, in this embodiment, these demonstration screens are displayed when the operation period from the start of operation is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. However, based on the date / time information acquired from the RTCM 126, a specific time / day of the week is displayed. -You may make it display these demonstration screens on a date (date with 5 etc.). Further, instead of always displaying on these demonstration screens when a predetermined time condition is satisfied, it may be displayed in response to the operation button 30 being operated during normal demonstration screen display. .

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing the reach effect of each reach mode. FIG. 37 (A) shows that the decorative symbols start to change in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. Is shown. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37B, the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L.

  Here, when the reach mode is reach A, as shown in FIG. 37 (C1), the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. As shown in (C2), the decorative symbols continue to fluctuate in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5R. Thus, reach A is a normal reach without a reach effect.

  When the reach mode is reach B, as shown in FIG. 37 (D1), the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. The character “super reach” is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C. Then, as shown in FIG. 37 (D2), the decorative symbols continue to fluctuate in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5R. Thus, reach B is the super reach 1 with the reach effect as shown in FIG. 37 (D1).

  When the reach mode is reach C, as shown in FIG. 37 (E1), the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, and FIG. 37 (E2) is displayed. As shown in FIG. 6, the variation continues in a manner in which the decorative symbols are different in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5R. Thus, reach C is super reach 2 with reach production as shown in FIG. 37 (E2).

  When the reach mode is reach D, as shown in FIG. 37 (F1), the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, and FIG. 37 (F2) is displayed. As shown in the figure, the character image and the reach character are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the variation of the decorative pattern is reduced and continued. Thus, the reach D is the super reach 3 with the reach effect as shown in FIG. 37 (F2).

  After (C2), (D2), (E2), and (F2) in FIG. 37, a big hit symbol or a lost symbol is displayed depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”. Become. In this embodiment, the variation times of the reach A to D (the time from the start of variation to the final stop of all decorative symbols) are constant.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing each notice pattern. FIG. 38A shows that the variation of the decorative symbols has started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. Is shown. Here, when the notice pattern is notice A, the notice effect by the character CH1 as shown in FIG. 38B is executed. Here, when the notice pattern is notice B, the notice effect by the character CH2 as shown in FIG. 38C is executed. Here, if the notice pattern is notice C, a notice effect by the character CH3 as shown in FIG. 38 (D) is executed. Here, when the notice pattern is notice D, a notice effect by character CH4 as shown in FIG. 38 (E) is executed. After FIGS. 38 (B), (C), (D), and (E), as shown in FIG. 38 (F), a decoration indicating the number “6” in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. The symbol is stopped and displayed, and the subsequent fluctuation continues.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the iron plate reach that is determined to be “big hit”. FIG. 39A shows that the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, and reach mode is reached. Show. At this time, as indicated by the change start hold number display area 5A, the total hold storage number at the start of change is five. Thereafter, the reach effect of reach C is executed as shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in the first special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 133 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 134 in FIG. It is set not to be selected. That is, in the case of FIG. 39B, the reach C is an iron plate reach, and it is determined that it will be a “big hit” at this point. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38C, the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C, resulting in “big hit”.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 39D and 39E, when the total number of reserved memories is 7 and reach A (normal reach), the first special figure variation pattern selection data 133 and As shown in the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 134, it is determined that the game will be a “big hit”. Normal reach that does not involve reach production generally has a low reliability of being a “big hit”. In this embodiment as well, reach pattern selection data (second reach selection data 133B, third reach pattern selection data 133C, and fourth reach pattern selection data 133E that are used when reach loss occurs when the total reserved storage number is 5 or less. In the sixth reach pattern selection data 134A, the seventh reach pattern selection data 134B, or the eighth reach pattern selection data 134C), reach A (normal reach) is in a reach mode that is most easily selected. That is, when the total number of reserved memories is 5 or less, reach A (normal reach) is in a reach mode with the lowest reliability. In this embodiment, the normal reach can be an iron plate reach according to the total number of reserved memories (when the total number of reserved memories is 6 or more), and the game can be made surprising. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38 (F), the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C, resulting in “big hit”.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the notice effect that is determined to be a “big hit”. As shown in FIG. 40 (A), the decorative symbols fluctuate in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 40 (B), the notice effect of the notice C is executed. At this time, as indicated by the change start hold number display area 5A, the total hold storage number at the start of change is five. In this case, as shown in the first special figure notice selection data 170 and the second special figure notice selection data 171 in FIG. 15, when the total number of reserved memories is 5, the notice C is not selected as the notice pattern at the time of reach loss. It is like that. That is, in the case of FIG. 40 (B), it is determined that the “big hit” is reached when the notice effect of the notice C is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 40C, the decorative symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and as shown in FIG. The decorative symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R, and as shown in FIG. 40E, the numeral “3” is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C of “medium”. The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as a “big hit”.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it may become an iron plate reach by the design when it becomes a reach mode. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of reach that is determined to be “big hit” based on the reach design. As shown in FIG. 41 (A), the variation of the decorative symbols occurs in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 41 (B), the decorative symbol indicating the numeral “7” is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and as shown in FIG. The decorative symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R. At this time, as indicated by the change start hold number display area 5A, the total hold storage number at the start of change is 7. In this case, as shown in the reach symbol determination data 162G for determining the reach symbol at the time of reach loss in FIG. . That is, when the total number of reserved memories is 7 and the reach symbol is “7”, the reach is an iron plate reach, and at this time, it is determined to be a “big hit”. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), the decorative symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C, resulting in “big hit”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the allocation of determination values for determining a reach pattern corresponding to the total number of reserved memories shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B is different. Based on the special figure fluctuation pattern (reach pattern) selection data 133 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern (reach pattern) selection data 134, the CPU 103 determines the reach pattern in the process of step S273 of FIG. In this way, by changing the reach selection rate in the case of reaching lose, the reliability of each reach pattern can be made different according to the total number of reserved memories, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in the first special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 133 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 134, reach patterns that are not selected depending on the total number of reserved storages are also prepared. As a result, an iron plate reach that is always a “big hit” is prepared when the predetermined reach mode is reached when the predetermined total number of reserved memories is reached, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in the first special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 133 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 134, when the total number of reserved storage is 6 or more, there are two types of iron plate reach (reach A and reach D). ) Is prepared. By providing a plurality of iron plate reach, the interest of the game can be further improved. In addition, when the total number of reserved memories is 6 or more close to the upper limit, by providing a plurality of such iron plate reach, the player feels merit and stops (when the number of holds is the upper limit, Stopping launch) can be prevented.

  Further, as shown in the first special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 133 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 134, it is most easily selected as the reach mode at the time of reach loss when the total number of reserved storage is 5 or less. Normal reach is iron plate reach when the total number of reserved memories is 6 or more. In general, a normal reach with low reliability, which is a “big hit”, can be made into an iron plate reach in accordance with the total number of reserved memories in this way, and the game can be made surprising.

  Also, the RTCM 126 is provided, and the operation period is obtained in step S454 shown in FIG. 31, and when the operation period is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the demonstration screen as shown in FIG. 36 is displayed. Thereby, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed, the relationship between the total number of reserved memories and the reach mode can be notified, and new information can be provided to the player to further improve game playability. .

  In this embodiment, the first special figure notice selection shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B is different in the allocation of judgment values for determining the notice pattern corresponding to the total number of reserved memories. The effect control CPU 120 determines the notice pattern in the process of step S593 in FIG. 35 based on the work data 170 and the second special figure notice selection data 171. In this way, by changing the notice selection rate when reaching reach loss, the reliability when each notice effect is executed according to the total number of reserved memories can be made different, and the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

  Further, it is possible to notify the player of the total number of reserved memories at the start of the change by using the change start hold number display area 5A. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize the relationship between the total number of reserved memories, the reach mode, and the notice pattern, and to further improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as shown in the first special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 133 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 134, the determination for determining the reach pattern depending on which special figure fluctuates. The value allocation is different. Thereby, even if it is the time of the same total number of pending storage, the reliability of a reach aspect can be varied corresponding to a special figure. And the interest of a game can be improved further.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, a plurality of patterns of reach symbol determination data 162 are prepared in accordance with the total number of reserved memories. Random numbers for symbol determination are allocated less than others or not allocated. That is, when the reach mode of the same symbol number as the total number of reserved memories is reached, the reach mode (symbol numbers “1”, “2”, “4” to “6”, “8”) is likely to be “big hit”, or the iron plate The setting data is configured to reach reach (symbol numbers “3” and “7”). As described above, in the case of reach loss, identification information that is easy to select or difficult to select is made different according to the number of reserved memories. As a result, it is possible to vary the reliability of the reach mode based on the specific identification information according to the number of reserved memories, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, the CPU 103 determines the reach pattern on the main substrate 11 side. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reach control CPU 120 may determine the reach pattern on the side of the effect control board 12. In this case, in the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 23 on the main board 11 side, the process for determining the reach pattern such as steps S262, S265 to S270 is skipped. Then, for example, in the decorative symbol variation setting process (step S161) on the effect control board 12, as shown in FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data of the variable display result notification command, for example. It is determined whether or not the variable display result is “losing” (step S501). If it is determined to be “losing” (step S501; Yes), reach determination data 132 similar to that shown in FIG. 8 prepared on the side of the effect control board 12 is set (step S601). Then, the total reserved memory number is specified by reading the total reserved memory number specified by the reserved memory number notification command (step S602). Subsequently, the random value SR4 for reach determination is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S603). Then, based on the reach determination random number SR4 extracted in step S603, the reach selection data 132 set in step S601 is referred to determine whether or not the reach mode is executed (step S605). When the reach mode is not specified (Step S605; No), the process proceeds to Step S502.

  If a determination result indicating that the reach mode is to be executed is obtained in step S605 (step S605; Yes), the total reserved memory number specified by the reserved memory number notification command, the first start opening winning designation command reception flag, Reach pattern selection data 133B to 133E similar to those shown in FIG. 9 (A) or FIG. 9 (B) prepared on the side of the production control board 12 by checking the second start opening winning designation command reception flag. , 134A to 134D are selected and set (step S606). Subsequently, a random value SR5 for determining the reach pattern is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S607). Based on the random value SR5 for variation pattern determination extracted in step S607, the reach pattern selection data set in step S606 is referred to, and the reach pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S608). ). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S502.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not “losing” (step S501; No), the production control CPU 120 reads the EXT data of the variable display result notification command, for example, and the variable display result is “ It is determined whether or not it is “big hit” (step S609). When it is determined that it is not “big hit” (step S609; No), the process proceeds to step S505. If it is determined that it is a “big hit” (step S609; Yes), the first reach pattern selection data 133A similar to that shown in FIG. 9A is set (step S610). Then, the random value SR5 for determining the reach pattern is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S611). Subsequently, the reach pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the first reach pattern selection data 133A set in step S610 based on the random number SR5 for determining the variation pattern extracted in step S611. (Step S612). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S502. In this modification, the same configurations and processes as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.

  In this way, the effect control CPU 120 can determine the reach pattern on the effect control board 12 side. Thereby, the processing burden of the game control board 11 can be reduced. In this modification, only the reach pattern is determined on the effect control board 12 side, but other variation patterns may be determined on the effect control board 12 side. In addition, the presence / absence of execution of the reach mode when the variable display result is “losing” is executed on the side of the effect control board 12, but whether or not the reach mode is executed is determined on the side of the game control board 11. You may do it.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes the process of step S593 shown in FIG. 35, thereby executing the effect operation that becomes the notice effect during the variable display of the decorative symbols. It is determined whether or not to perform, and the presentation operation to be a notice effect is determined to be any of a plurality of types, and the processing in steps S503 and S504 shown in FIG. 32 and steps S507, S508, S510, and S511 shown in FIG. It has been described that the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined by executing this process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect operation that becomes a notice effect during variable display of decorative symbols by a plurality of CPUs respectively mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the effect operation. The determination as to whether or not to execute, and the determination of any one of a plurality of types of effect operations as a notice effect and the determination of the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed may be performed in a shared manner.

  As an example, a display control board 16 as shown in FIG. 43 is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. On the display control board 16, a display control CPU 140, a ROM 141, a RAM 142, a random number circuit 143, and an I / O 144 are mounted. In this case, since the display control CPU 140 mounted on the display control board 16 executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The displayed control unit 123 may not be provided. In the display control board 16, for example, the display control CPU 140 executes a program read from the ROM 141, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU 140 reads fixed data from the ROM 141, the display control CPU 140 writes various variation data to the RAM 142 and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU 140 stores the RAM 142 in the RAM 142. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading various variation data temporarily stored, display operation CPU 140 receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from outside of display control board 16 via I / O 144, display control CPU 140 I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board 16 via O144 is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU 140 performs the process of step S593 shown in FIG. 35 based on, for example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. By executing, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform an effect operation that will be a notice effect during variable display of decorative symbols, and to determine which of several types of effect actions that will be a notice effect Good. Alternatively, the display control CPU 140 executes at least a part of the processes in steps S503 and S504 illustrated in FIG. 32 and the processes in steps S507, S508, S510, and S511 illustrated in FIG. All or part of the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right” may be determined. The display control CPU 140 may execute any part of the processes executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. The sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal and an electrical decoration signal from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Further, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit and the lamp control circuit mounted on the effect control board 12 so that independent control to be the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 is performed. The substrate may not be provided. In the above-described embodiment, in the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are not equipped with a microcomputer including a control CPU and the like, but the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. Thus, processing for controlling various effects such as output control of sound and sound effects and lighting control of lamps, decoration LEDs, and the like is performed. On the other hand, in the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the processing executed by the CPU 120 for effect control in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is performed. Any part of them may be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like, is executed on any control board. Any combination may be used.

  Further, the first special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 133 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 134 shown in FIG. 9, the first special figure notice selection data 170 and the second special figure notice selection shown in FIG. The allocation of the judgment value (random value) of the data 171 is an example, and is not limited to this. For example, in the above embodiment, the iron plate reach is provided by setting the predetermined reach mode at the time of reach lose and the allocation of the judgment value of the notice pattern to 0, but it is also possible to achieve a high reach by reducing the occurrence rate. Good. In addition, when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 5, the judgment value corresponding to the allocation of 0 was assigned to reach A and notice A, but it should be assigned equally to other reach modes and notice patterns. May be. Further, in order to adjust the overall reliability of the reach mode and the notice pattern, the allocation of the determination value of the reach determination data 132 shown in FIG. 8 may be adjusted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the total number of reserved memories at the start of change is notified by displaying a number in the change start hold number display area 5A. However, the notification method is not limited to this as long as the total number of reserved memories at the start of fluctuation can be notified. For example, the display of the hold decreased from the start winning memory display area 5H with the start of change may be notified by an effect such as moving to the change start hold number display area 5A, or may be notified by sound or a lamp. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are prepared as the special symbol display devices for executing the special symbol game. However, the special symbol display device for executing the special symbol game may be single. In this case, the variation pattern selection data shown in FIG. 9 and the notice selection data shown in FIG. 15 may be prepared corresponding to a single special symbol display device. Further, in this case, the above-mentioned total reserved memory number is read as the reserved memory number. Further, the processing corresponding to the two special symbol display devices may be omitted.

  Further, the reach symbol determination data 162 shown in FIG. 14 is a single one regardless of which of the special symbol display devices is changed, but 2 corresponding to the special symbol display device. One may be prepared.

  In the above-described embodiment, one of the first reach pattern selection data to the ninth reach pattern selection data is selected based on the total number of reserved memories, and the second notice pattern selection data is Any one of the fifth notice pattern selection data, the seventh notice pattern selection data to the tenth notice pattern selection data is selected. However, the selection may be made on the basis of the number of reserved memories of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number.

  In addition, in the first special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 133 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 134, the determination value for “big hit” is a constant allocation regardless of the total number of reserved memories. However, it may be varied according to the total number of reserved storage. Similarly, also in the first special figure notice selection data 170 and the second special figure notice selection data 171, the determination value when “big hit” may be made different according to the total number of reserved memories. Furthermore, a premium reach or premier notice may be provided that can be selected only when a “hit” is not selected during reach lose.

  Further, in the first special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 133 and the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection data 134, the reach pattern that becomes the iron plate reach according to the total reserved storage number is a fluctuation of any special symbol display device. However, it may be changed for each special symbol display device (for example, reach C in special figure 1 and reach B in special figure 2). Becomes iron plate reach). Similarly, in the first special figure notice selection data 170 and the second special figure notice selection data 171, the notice pattern that is always a “hit” may be different for each special symbol display device.

  In the above embodiment, in the big hit type determination data 131 shown in FIG. 7, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random number value for determining the big hit type for the big hit type of “surprise” It has been described that MR2 is not assigned. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. Good. In this case, depending on whether the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”, the number of random hit values MR2 for jackpot type determination assigned to the “big hit” jackpot type is made different. A case where the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition; and a case where the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition; Thus, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “accurate” may be varied.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that in the start winning memory display area 5H, blue display is performed when the first start condition is satisfied, and red display is performed when the second start condition is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a round symbol is displayed when the first starting condition is satisfied, and a triangular symbol is displayed when the second starting condition is satisfied. The symbol may be displayed. Alternatively, a number indicating the number of times each of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied may be displayed in an identifiable manner. Further, a first start prize storage display area indicating that the first start condition is satisfied and a second start prize storage display area indicating that the second start condition is satisfied may be provided separately.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the notice pattern type in step S593 shown in FIG. 35, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the decision of the notice pattern type and the notice pattern are all determined in one process. It was like that. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the presence / absence of the notice effect may be determined first, and the type of the notice effect may be determined when it is determined that the notice effect is present.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol of the non-reach combination in step S503 shown in FIG. 32, the final stop symbol determination data 160A to 160C and the left and right appearance determination data 161 are displayed. In the above description, the determined decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are individually determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after determining the fixed decorative symbol in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the determined decorative symbol and the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas are determined. You may make it determine the symbol difference with the fixed decoration symbol in 5C, 5R with reference to the data for predetermined | prescribed determination.

  In the above embodiment, as the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 20, the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23 is executed regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. Explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the first start condition is satisfied and when the second start condition is satisfied, a process different from each other is executed to determine whether to reach a reach mode, You may make it determine in any one of several types of fluctuation patterns. In this case, the process for determining the fluctuation pattern and the process for determining the fluctuation pattern are made different depending on which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, while for the reach determination As the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 and the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern, common numerical data may be used regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied.

  For example, with regard to the determination process for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach mode, different processes are executed when the first start condition is satisfied and when the second start condition is satisfied. It may be. In this case, the process for determining whether or not the reach mode is set differs depending on whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, while the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for reach determination is used. Regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the common numerical data may be used. Furthermore, for example, instead of the processing in step S249 shown in FIG. 22 in the above-described embodiment, as the processing for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types, the case where the first start condition is satisfied and the second start condition Different processing may be executed depending on whether or not is established. In this case, the process for determining the big hit type is different depending on whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, while the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is Regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the common numerical data may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the small hit game state is controlled based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, and the game state is not changed after the small hit game state ends. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state based on the fact that the big hit type becomes “surprise”, and after the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the positive change state. Explained as being. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and instead of, or in addition to, the case where the big hit type is “accurate” or the variable display result is “small hit”, A case of “suddenly normal” may be provided. As an example, “suddenly short time” and “suddenly normal” are included in the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. In this case, the jackpot type determination data 131 includes setting data for assigning the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination to the “suddenly short” or “sudden normal” jackpot type in accordance with the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value. What is necessary is just to be comprised. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, the two round big hit state is controlled in the same way as the big hit type is “surprising”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the big hit type is “Accuracy”, it is controlled to the short time state. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “suddenly normal”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state in the same manner as the big hit type is “surprising”, and the two round big hit state ends. After that, unlike the case where the big hit type is “Accuracy”, it is controlled to the normal state. Thereby, a player's expectation with respect to the gaming state controlled after the end of the two round big hit state can be enhanced, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  When such “sudden shortening” and “sudden normal” are provided, a variation pattern different from those other than “sudden shortening” and “sudden normal” may be determined. As a result, although the big hit type is “suddenly short” or “suddenly normal”, the same effect operation as in the case of being controlled to the 15 round big hit state is performed despite being controlled to the 2 round big hit state. It can prevent the player from feeling distrust. In addition, when the big hit type is "Suddenly short" or "Suddenly normal", when the variable display result is "Small hit", or when the big hit type is "Sudden", the common fluctuation pattern It may be determinable. As a result, when determining the fluctuation pattern, the big hit type is “Suddenly short” or “Suddenly normal”, or the variable display result is “Small hit” or the big hit type is “Abrupt”. Regardless of whether this is the case, common variation pattern determination data can be used, and the data capacity can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the game state such as the probability change state or the time-short state can be controlled after the big hit gaming state based on the variable display result being “big hit”. In the probability variation state and the short-time state, it is described that the control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of the game ball entering the second start winning opening and easily establishing the second start condition. . However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the probability variation state, the probability variation control is continuously performed, and the advantageous release control that increases the possibility that the game ball enters the second start winning opening is performed. A high base state and a high probability low base state in which the probability variation control is performed but the advantageous release control is not performed may be included. Also, in the short-time state, a low-accuracy base state where the special figure fluctuation time is shortened and advantageous opening control is performed, and a low-accuracy low-base state where the special figure fluctuation time is shortened but advantageous opening control is not performed. May be included. As an example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probable big hit” or “surprise”, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to either the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state It may be. As another example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probable big hit” or “surprise”, the ratio that is controlled to either the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state ends May be different from each other. Alternatively, a plurality of “probability variation big hits” (for example, probability variation big hit 1, probability variation big hit 2, etc.) may be prepared to execute different controls.

  When the big hit type is “probable”, depending on whether to control the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state when determining the variation pattern to one of multiple types Thus, different variation patterns may be determined. As an example, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” in step S249 shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether to control the high probability high base state or the high probability low base state after the big hit gaming state is finished. A determination process is performed to At this time, when it is determined to control to the high-accuracy low base state, the common variation pattern is determined when the big hit type is “surprise” and the variable display result is “small hit”. On the other hand, when it is determined to control to the high-accuracy and high-base state, it is sufficient to determine the dedicated variation pattern only when the big hit type is “surprise”. As a result, when the big hit type is “surprise” and the high hit low base state is reached after the big hit gaming state is finished, the variable display result is displayed as an effect operation during the variable display of the decorative pattern or an effect operation in the two round big hit state. After the production operation common to the case of “small hit” is performed, the highly accurate and low base state can be obtained. On the other hand, if the big hit type is "surprise" and the high hit high base state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends, the big hit type is "surprise" After the dedicated performance operation is performed only in the case of “

  In the first embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result command have been described as being prepared as separate effect control commands. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it is possible to specify a variation pattern and a variable display result (any one of “losing”, “small hit”, “big hit”, and a big hit type in the case of “big hit”). One kind of effect control command may be used. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands.

  In the above-described embodiment, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided in the display area of the image display device 5, and the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided. In the above description, it is assumed that one decorative symbol is stopped and displayed so that the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed on one predetermined effective line. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, “upper”, “middle”, and “lower” It is also possible that the decorative symbols can be stopped and displayed, and the finalized decorative symbols that will be the final stopped symbols are stopped and displayed on five or eight active lines.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various presentation operations including the display operation of the presentation image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in advance a computer It is possible to adopt a form distributed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for special figure display result determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for jackpot classification determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for reach determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for fluctuation pattern selection. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for final stop symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for right / left appearance determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for final stop symbol determination. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data for notification pattern classification selection. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the data holding area for production control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding memory increase display process. It is a figure which shows the operation example in a pending | holding memory | storage display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a reach design determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a demo screen. It is a figure which shows the reach production of each reach aspect. It is a figure which shows each notice pattern. It is a figure which shows the specific example of an iron plate reach. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the notice effect which decides that it becomes a big hit. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the reach determined that it becomes a big hit by the reach design. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process in a modification. It is a figure which shows the structural examples, such as various control boards in a modification.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 16 ... Display control board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start port switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Operation button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121, 141 ... ROM
102, 122, 142 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124, 143... Random number circuits 105, 125, 144... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 126 ... RTCM
140 ... CPU for display control

Claims (6)

Based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, variable display means for variably displaying each of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified and deriving and displaying a display result is provided. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when the display result is a predetermined specific display result,
When the start condition is satisfied when the start condition is not satisfied, a hold storage unit that stores the establishment of the start condition as a hold memory up to a predetermined number;
Variable display executing means for executing the variable display based on the establishment of the start condition;
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state before the display result is derived and displayed;
Reach determining means for determining whether or not to make the variable display mode of the identification information a predetermined reach mode based on the fact that it is determined not to control the specific gaming state by the prior determination unit;
Reach mode selection means for selecting a reach mode based on reach mode selection data for selecting one reach mode from a plurality of predetermined reach modes;
Variable display mode execution means for executing a variable display mode of the identification information based on a selection result of the reach mode selection unit;
A hold number notifying means for notifying the hold number of the hold storage when starting the variable display;
With
The reach mode selection unit selects one reach mode based on the first reach mode selection data when the prior determination unit determines to control the specific gaming state, and the reach mode is selected. When it is determined by the determining means that the reach mode is selected, any one of the reach modes is determined based on predetermined reach mode selection data corresponding to the number of holds in the hold memory when starting the variable display. Selected,
The reach mode selection data corresponding to the hold number starts the variable display with the second reach mode selection data corresponding to the hold storage being the first hold number when starting the variable display. At least the third reach mode selection data corresponding to the fact that the hold storage at the time is the second hold number,
The second reach mode selection data and the third reach mode selection data are set such that the ratios for selecting the specific reach modes set so as to be selectable in the first reach mode selection data are different. A gaming machine characterized by being. The specific reach mode is set so that one of the second reach mode selection data and the third reach mode selection data can be selected but not selected on the other side. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1. The number of types of reach modes that can be selected by the third reach mode selection data is set to be smaller than the number of types of reach modes that can be selected by the second reach mode selection data. Item 3. A gaming machine according to item 1 or 2. The reach mode selection data corresponding to the hold number includes fourth reach mode selection data corresponding to the hold storage being the third hold number when starting the variable display,
The reach mode that is most easily selected in the second reach mode selection data and the third reach mode selection data is set not to be selected in the fourth reach mode selection data. The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3. A time measuring means for measuring time;
Based on the fact that the time measured by the time measuring means has passed a predetermined period, information indicating the reliability of the specific gaming state when the predetermined reach mode is reached when the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number is notified. Possible notification means;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: Based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, variable display means for variably displaying each of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified and deriving and displaying a display result is provided. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when the display result is a predetermined specific display result,
When the start condition is satisfied when the start condition is not satisfied, a hold storage unit that stores a plurality of hold of the start condition as hold storage;
Variable display executing means for executing the variable display based on the establishment of the start condition;
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state before the display result is derived and displayed;
Notice mode selection means for selecting a notice mode based on notice mode selection data for selecting one notice mode from a plurality of predetermined kinds of notice modes for notifying the possibility of entering the specific gaming state; ,
Based on the selection result of the notice mode selection means, notice mode execution means for executing the notice mode during variable display of the identification information;
A hold number notifying means for notifying the hold number of the hold storage when starting the variable display;
With
The notice mode selection means determines whether or not to execute the notice mode when it is decided by the prior decision means to control to the specific gaming state. One of the notice modes is selected based on the above, and when it is determined by the pre-determining means that the specific gaming state is not controlled, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice mode. Selecting any one notice mode based on the predetermined notice form selection data corresponding to the number of holds in the hold memory when starting the variable display in the case,
The notice mode selection data corresponding to the number of holds starts the second notice mode selection data corresponding to the fact that the hold storage when starting the variable display is the first number of holds, and the variable display. At least the third notice mode selection data corresponding to the fact that the hold storage at the time is the second hold number,
The second notice mode selection data and the third notice mode selection data are set such that the ratio of selecting the specific notice mode set to be selectable in the first notice mode selection data is different. A gaming machine characterized by being.

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